Michael Lee Miller, 73, was found fatally shot at his Coarsegold, California, home late morning on July 18, 2021. The Madera County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a gunshot victim and discovered Miller deceased at the scene.

Investigators identified 32-year-old Trisha Lynn Richardson of Coarsegold as a person of interest. Richardson had been periodically living with Miller and was in a romantic relationship with him. She later confessed to the shooting, was arrested, and booked on a charge of first-degree murder with bail set at $1 million. Authorities described the killing as an isolated incident tied to their personal relationship, not a random act of violence.

Miller was remembered by family and friends for his love of four-wheeling and fishing and for being generous and helpful. If anyone saw Michael or Trisha in Coarsegold around July 18, 2021, or has information about their relationship, please come forward.