In a chilling murder mystery, which saw two women and a 14-year-old girl brutally killed in Idaho six years ago, the main suspect remains missing having been traced to Western Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National Forest. While the authorities think that forensic evidence strongly implicates Gerald Michael Bullinger in the gruesome murders, his whereabouts and fate remain unknown.
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- Gerald Michael “Mike” Bullinger is thought to have died by suicide, exposure to the elements, or an animal attack in a remote area of Wyoming.
- The case is considered solved based on forensic evidence and facts, but it remains open until Bullinger’s remains are found and identified through DNA.
- Autopsy results, details about Bullinger’s car, and information about the weapon have not been released by authorities.
The Triple Murder Case in Idaho
The shocking discovery of the bodies of Cheryl Baker, Nadja Medley, and her daughter Payton sent shockwaves through the community. All victims had suffered fatal gunshot wounds and were found in a shed in Caldwell, Idaho. Bullinger, Baker’s husband and Medley’s boyfriend, became the prime suspect in the case. His escape in a Ford Focus led authorities to a remote campsite in Wyoming’s Bridger-Teton National Forest, where his abandoned vehicle was located. Bullinger, known for his survival skills, faced formidable challenges surviving the harsh winter conditions, leaving his fate shrouded in uncertainty.
Thought Dead in Bridger-Teton National Forest
According to Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue, Bullinger is presumed dead. It is believed that Bullinger met his demise through suicide, exposure to the elements, or a deadly animal attack in a remote area of Wyoming. Sheriff Donahue asserts that while the case is considered solved, the official closure awaits the recovery and positive identification of Bullinger’s remains using DNA analysis.
Case Considered ‘Solved’ But Suspect Never Found
While law enforcement considers the case solved based on the available evidence, many questions remain unanswered including details about Bullinger’s vehicle, and the weapon used in the killings. The absence of these crucial details leaves room for speculation and leaves certain aspects of the case unresolved. The ongoing investigation focuses on locating Bullinger’s remains to provide closure to the victims’ families and bring a final conclusion to this chilling murder mystery.
He attends Clemson University.
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