The quiet rhythm of life in Hocking County was shattered this past Monday when a routine welfare check turned into a devastating discovery. Inside a home in Logan, officers found 30-year-old Jordan Chaffin and 32-year-old Coty Chaffin deceased. What started as a call from concerned loved ones ended in a scene that has left an entire neighborhood grappling with questions and a heavy sense of loss.
It all began when the Logan Police Department was asked to check on the well-being of a woman living at the residence. When officers arrived and stepped inside, they were met with a heartbreaking sight. Coty was found lying in the living room, while Jordan was found in the kitchen. Both were pronounced dead right there at the scene, turning a Monday afternoon into a somber chapter for the local community.
Initial reports from the investigation have shed some light on the grim details. Authorities confirmed that a firearm was recovered near Coty’s body. While the investigation is still active and moving through the formal channels of the coroner’s office, investigators are currently looking at the incident as a murder-suicide. The finality of the scene has left those close to the pair struggling to reconcile the tragedy with the people they knew.
Those who shared their lives with Jordan and Coty remember them as more than just names in a police report. Jordan, in particular, is being remembered for a personality that could light up a room. Friends and family are leaning on memories of her laughter and the genuine care she showed for the people around her. It’s these small, human moments that those left behind are holding onto as they navigate the initial stages of grief.
The local community has felt the ripple effect of this tragedy deeply. In Hocking County, where people tend to know their neighbors, the news has cast a long shadow. Conversations at local spots and on social media have been filled with tributes and expressions of disbelief. For many, it’s a painful reminder of how quickly life can change and why it is so vital to stay connected with those we love.
As the Logan Police Department continues to piece together the events leading up to that afternoon, the focus remains on supporting the families involved. There are no easy answers in a situation like this, but the outpouring of condolences shows a community trying its best to wrap its arms around the grieving. The loss of two young lives has left a void that won’t be easily filled.
For now, Hocking County is a place of mourning. While the investigation will eventually provide a formal conclusion to the “what” and the “how,” the “why” often remains out of reach in such tragic circumstances. The memories of Jordan and Coty—the shared meals, the holidays, and the everyday conversations—are what will endure long after the yellow police tape is gone and the headlines fade.