Name: Michael Bolen
Age: 66 years old
Last Seen: March 29, 2024
Location: McGuffey, Ohio
Status: Still missing; son indicted for murder
Case Information
66 year old Michael Bolen was last seen on March 29, 2024 at his home in McGuffey, Ohio. He missed a medical appointment that day, and hasn’t been heard from since.
Background
At the time of his disappearance, Michael Bolen was living with his 42 year old son in McGuffey, Ohio, about 20 miles east of Lima.
Disappearance
On March 28, 2024, Michael Bolen stayed the night at his 88 year old mother’s house. He left the next morning, saying he would be back to do laundry, but never returned.
He was last seen on March 29, 2024, at his residence in the 300 block of Hunsicker Street in McGuffey, Ohio. He was scheduled to have a medical scan done at a hospital that day, but never showed up.
On March 31, 2024, his family reported him missing to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office after being unable to contact him.
Investigation
Searches around Bolen’s residence, as well as in areas of Foraker and Alger were conducted, but no further clues as to his whereabouts were found.
In April 2024, a search warrant was conducted at Bolen’s residence in the 300 block of Hunsicker Street in McGuffey. Items were removed from the home for forensic evaluation, though the results of those tests have not been made public.
Son Charged in Michael Bolen’s Murder
On November 7, 2024, a grand jury indicted 42 year old Dustin Ray Bolen with murder, tampering with evidence, and gross abuse of a corpse for the presumed death of his father, Michael Bolen.
He was also indicted on weapons charges, trafficking fentanyl, theft from a person in a protected class, and possessing criminal tools.
“The sheriff’s office would like to thank the Hardin County Prosecutor’s Office for assistance with this investigation,” according to a press release. “The in-depth investigation is ongoing. No other information will be released at this time.”
Bolen’s bond was set at one million dollars cash or surety, and a jury trial is set to begin on May 5, 2025.
Body Believed to be Michael Bolen Found
On December 17, 2024, authorities found what they believe to be the body of Michael Bolen.
The discovery was made during a search warrant at 304 Hunsicker Street in McGuffey, Ohio, the home Michael shared with his son, Dustin Ray Bolen.
The investigation into Michael’s case remains ongoing.
Son Pleads Guilty to Muder
On March 6, 2025, Dustin Bolen pleaded guilty to murder, gross abuse of a corpse, and tampering with evidence in connection with the death of his father, Michael Bolen.
He is set to be sentenced on April 2, 2025.
Appearance
66 year white male with gray hair and green eyes. Michael stands 5’11 tall and weighs 185 pounds.
Clothing & Accessories:
Michael was last seen wearing a yellow tank top, dark blue zip up sweatshirt, blue jeans, white New Balance shoes, and eyeglasses.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Michael Bolen please contact Detective Scott Willoby at the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, (419) 673-1268 Extension 1424.
Media Links
Public’s Help Sought to Find McGuffey Man Missing For 3 Months – LimaOhio.com
Hardin County Man Still Missing – Mercer County Outlook
Community Conducts Search For Missing McGuffey Man – Kenton Times
Son Arrested in Death of Missing McGuffey Man – LimaOhio.com
Bond Set at $1Million For Dustin Ray Bolen at Arraignment – WKTN
66 Year Old Ohio Man Vanished 6 Months ago; Police Just Arrested His Son – WHIO
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