JoAnn Malone, 55, was shot and killed at her Great Falls, Montana, home on March 17, 2023. A founder of Seeking Recovery LLC who drew on her own experience to counsel people with addiction and mental health struggles, Malone was found by officers after neighbors reported gunshots from a residence on 3rd West Hill Drive. She had suffered multiple gunshot wounds and her death was ruled a homicide.

Investigators identified her estranged husband, Chae Buchholz, as a suspect. Authorities say a dispute over money was believed to be the motive. Buchholz fled and a multi-agency pursuit reached Pondera County, ending near the boat dock in Valier. After a three-hour standoff, Buchholz died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside his vehicle. Seeking Recovery LLC issued a statement expressing sorrow and saying Malone’s work would be honored.

If anyone knew JoAnn, her work, or witnessed anything related to the shooting or the events that followed, please share information.