> At a Glance
> – A 45-year-old Bremerton man was arrested Jan. 7 for the 2025 homicide of 27-year-old Mallory Barbour.
> – Barbour vanished June 24, 2025 from Bothell, WA; her body was found Sept. 15 with multiple gunshot wounds.
> – The Mason County Sheriff’s Office has not disclosed any known link between the suspect and Barbour.
> – Why it matters: After months of uncertainty, Barbour’s family and friends may see the first steps toward justice.
Six months after Mallory Barbour disappeared from her Bothell home, investigators say they have the man who killed her behind bars.
The Arrest
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, detectives booked a 45-year-old Bremerton man into the Mason County Jail on a homicide charge tied to Barbour’s death, according to the Mason County Sheriff’s Office.
The suspect is expected to be arraigned Thursday afternoon, jail records reviewed by News Of Los Angeles show.
> “Our thoughts remain with Mallory’s family and friends affected by this tragedy,” the sheriff’s office wrote on social media.
Authorities have not released the suspect’s name and have not indicated whether he knew Barbour.
Timeline of the Case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 24, 2025 | Barbour last seen leaving her Bothell home |
| Sept. 15, 2025 | Body discovered 90 miles away in remote Mason County woods |
| Jan. 7, 2026 | 45-year-old suspect arrested |
Barbour’s remains were found off State Route 3 and Pickering Road, where officials say she had been shot multiple times and left for months.
Remembering Mallory
Friends and family describe Barbour as vibrant and loving.
Ashley Ainge told KOMO News:
> “Mallory was amazing, Mallory was so full of love and life.”
Barbour’s mother, Denise Barbour, told Fox 13:
> “She was a great person, she doesn’t deserve this… she was just in a bad place at a bad time.”
Key Takeaways
- A 45-year-old man is in custody, ending a six-month homicide investigation.
- Barbour’s body was found 90 miles from where she disappeared.
- The suspect’s arraignment is set for Thursday afternoon.
With an arrest made, Barbour’s loved ones hope for answers as the case heads to court.
