The prime suspect in the Caldwell farmhouse murders was a skilled manipulator who had a history of multiple relationships and adaptability to different desires.
The perpetrator may have intentionally killed all three victims to avoid the consequences of his affair, and despite extensive searches, he remains at large.
Deep dives
Summary 1: Mysterious triple homicide in Caldwell farm
In Caldwell, Idaho, three bodies were discovered in a farmhouse. The victims were identified as Cheryl Baker, Nadia Medley, and Nadia's daughter Payton. Nadia had recently moved to the farm with her daughter and her boyfriend Mike Bollinger. Suspicion fell on Mike as the prime suspect, as he had a history of manipulation and lies. Investigators believe that Cheryl, who planned to surprise Mike, discovered his affair with Nadia. They suspect that Mike killed all three victims to avoid the consequences of his actions. Mike went on the run and, despite extensive searches, has never been found.
Summary 2: The deceptive and elusive killer
Mike Bollinger, the prime suspect in the triple homicide, was described as a charismatic chameleon who could adapt to the desires of different women. He had a history of multiple relationships and was a skilled manipulator. Mike had previously been married to Cheryl Baker and Jacqueline Garcia. When Cheryl discovered his affair with Nadia Medley, his manipulative nature pushed him to commit the gruesome murders. While sightings of Mike were reported, investigators believe he is no longer alive.
Summary 3: Remembering the victims
Cheryl Baker, a beloved teacher and talented artist, was known for her kindness and dedication to her students at the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind. Nadia Medley was described as an independent and nurturing woman who had a deep love for animals. Her daughter Payton was a vibrant and creative young girl with a positive outlook on life. Their lives were tragically cut short by the heinous actions of Mike Bollinger.
Summary 4: Unsolved mystery and aftermath
Despite extensive searches and sightings, Mike Bollinger has never been found. Investigators suspect he may have taken his own life or been killed by wildlife in the rugged wilderness where his abandoned car was discovered. The case remains unsolved, leaving family and friends of the victims without closure. The community mourns the loss of Cheryl, Nadia, and Payton, remembering them as individuals whose lives were taken by a deceiving and elusive killer.
*** Content warning: Child victim, animal cruelty *** When single mother Nadja Medley met an older man named Mike Bullinger, she finally found happiness after a difficult few years. As well as being a fun, kind-hearted partner, Mike was a wonderful father figure to Nadja’s 14-year-old daughter Payton. In May 2017, the three of them moved from Ogden, Utah, to a farmhouse Mike had just bought in Caldwell, Idaho.
But when a woman by the name of Cheryl Baker arrived unannounced at the property one day, tragedy ensued.
