The Brief
- A 45-year-old Bremerton man is being held without bail for the first-degree murder of 27-year-old Mallory Barbour, who was reported missing from Bothell in June 2025.
- Detectives linked the suspect to the crime using forensic ballistics matching shell casings found near Barbour’s remains to his firearms, along with the discovery of her ID and medications at his residence.
- Court records show the victim suffered blunt force trauma and fatal gunshot wounds, while investigators highlighted the suspect’s inconsistent statements and failure to report her disappearance despite their living arrangement.
SHELTON, Wash. – A Bremerton man is being held on no bail, suspected in the death of a missing Bothell woman.
The 45-year-old man appeared virtually for a probable cause hearing on Thursday at Mason County Superior Court. The suspect is currently in custody at the Mason County Jail.
“The state has concerns based on the safety of the community, given the alleged offense,” said Tyler Bickerton, Mason County deputy prosecutor, during the court hearing.…