Victim Identified In Lookingglass Homicide Investigation

Authorities have identified 65-year-old David Nathan Danford as the victim in the Oct. 11 Lookingglass homicide. Matthew William Bronsert, 57, faces murder and weapons charges. Detectives are seeking information about both men’s activities before the homicide.

Victim Identified In Lookingglass Homicide Investigation

LOOKINGGLASS, Ore. - Authorities have identified the man found dead Sunday at a Lookingglass home as 65-year-old David Nathan Danford.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said deputies found Danford deceased inside a residence in the 7000 block of Lookingglass Road on Oct. 11 after responding to a call for service.

Matthew William Bronsert, 57, was taken into custody in connection with Danford’s death and lodged at the Douglas County Jail on charges of second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon.

Detectives with the Douglas County Major Crimes Team continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. Investigators are seeking information about the activities or whereabouts of both Danford and Bronsert leading up to the homicide.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office Investigations Division at 541-440-4458 and reference case number 26-3196.

The sheriff’s office said the investigation remains ongoing and no additional details are available for release.

Bronsert is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.