MILLARD COUNTY, Utah, July 29, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — The Millard County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of three people found dead on July 24 in Flowell, an unincorporated area of Millard County.
The deceased are 28-year-old Jay Dean Stevens, 67-year-old Colleen F. Halsey, and 23-month-old Harper Helena Stevens, a statement from the MCSO says.
“Both adults died of apparent gunshot wounds. A firearm consistent with examined wounds was recovered on scene,” the release says.
“Features of the incident indicate thus far that Jay Stevens is responsible for the death of his grandmother, Colleen Halsey, and evidence suggests Jay’s cause of death was due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The cause of death of his daughter, Harper, is unknown currently. Results of an autopsy are pending.
“This incident rises to every level of tragedy,” the MCSO statement says. “We are broken hearted for family members who mourn these losses as they yet prepare for memorial services.”
The department asked for “continued patience and understanding as we continue to investigate towards an explanation of the event in so far as one can be reached.”
The department said additional updates would be released as facts are confirmed.
