MSP Investigates Double Homicide in Bath

On Sunday, October 6, 2024, shortly before 7:00 AM, Bath Police responded to 10 Crawford Drive in Bath for the reports of a shooting. Upon arriving on scene officers from the Bath and Brunswick Police Departments and Deputies from the Sagadahoc County Sheriff’s Office located two adult women suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving efforts both women were pronounced deceased on scene. The suspect initially was reported having fled the scene following the shooting. The Maine State Police Tactical Team was called and located the suspect deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the residence at 10 Crawford Drive. The adult women have been identified as 58-year-old Lisa Bailey and her daughter 32-year-old Jennifer Bailey of Bath. The suspect is 66-year-old Michael Bailey of Bath. He was married to Lisa and father of Jennifer. The deceased have been transported to the Office of Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta where autopsies will be performed. The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit and the Bath Police Department continue to investigate the incident to piece together the timeline of events. If you have any information, please reach out the State Police Major Crimes at 207-624-7143 or the Bath Police Department at 207-443-8339.