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flag Jay Ostrem, 65, convicted of three first-degree murders in May 2024, faces life in prison.

flag Jay Ostrem, 65, a former sheriff’s deputy and Centerville mayor, was convicted on March 20, 2026, of three counts of first-degree murder in the May 2024 killings of Paul Frankus, Zachary Frankus, and Timothy Richmond. flag Authorities found him at the scene with blood on his hand, alcohol on his breath, and weapons nearby. flag His wife said he became enraged after learning she had been assaulted by the 911 caller’s brother. flag A prior lawsuit had raised concerns about Ostrem’s mental stability. flag He is set to be sentenced on May 14, facing life in prison for each charge.

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