Canadian Arrested in 2023 Bend Homicide Case

Cole Nikolaus Sinclair, a 25-year-old Canadian man, was arrested in Canada for the July 2023 homicide of Evelyn Jeanette Weaver, who was found dead in her Bend, Oregon apartment. Sinclair was provisionally arrested on December 17, 2024, and remains in Canadian custody pending extradition to the United States. Authorities have stated there is no indication that Sinclair and Weaver knew each other. The case had raised fears in the community that it might go cold, but Bend Police continued their investigation with one detective fully assigned. Weaver’s family expressed relief and gratitude for the arrest and ongoing efforts by law enforcement. Details remain limited due to ongoing legal and extradition proceedings, and police are seeking public information about Sinclair.