BEND, Ore. (Jan. 11, 2026) — A 45-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after a woman was found dead early Wednesday morning at a property just north of Bend, according to the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded at about 2:58 a.m. Jan. 7 to a report of suspicious circumstances near Bowery Lane and Grandview Drive. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the body of Christi Mitchell, 42.
Stephen Mitchell, 45, was contacted at the scene and taken into custody, authorities said.
Following an initial interview and investigation, Stephen Mitchell was lodged at the Deschutes County Adult Jail. He is facing charges including second-degree murder, physical tampering with evidence, reckless burning and abuse of a corpse.
The Sheriff’s Office said residents may notice an increased law enforcement presence near Deschutes Memorial Gardens on the north end of Bend as investigators continue to process evidence related to the case.
Multiple agencies are assisting with the investigation, including Oregon State Police, the Bend Police Department, Redmond Police Department, Prineville Police Department, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and the Bend Fire Marshal’s Office.
No additional information was provided by officials at this time.
All suspects are believed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law
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