COLON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Authorities in St. Joseph County say the boyfriend of a woman found dead earlier this month has been charged with her death.
The Sheriff’s office says 33-year-old Chelsea Wallen of Colon was strangled and died at her home on October 15. Authorities confirmed her boyfriend, 35-year-old Michael Lafler, had been taken into custody Friday and was arraigned on a murder charge. His bond was set at $1 million.
Wallen was a graduate of Colon High School and left behind two children and a stepdaughter. Funeral services were held Saturday.
Lafler is expected back in court on Tuesday, November 2nd.
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