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- calendar_today October 25, 2026
Two Separate Oregon Coast Deaths Within 24 Hours
Authorities are investigating two unrelated deaths that occurred on the north Oregon coast within a 24-hour period. The incidents involve a woman who died while in custody at the Clatsop County Jail and a suspect in a triple homicide case from Happy Valley who was found dead at a motel in Warrenton.
Death at Clatsop County Jail
The Clatsop County Sheriff's Office reported that a 61-year-old woman from Wheeler died in custody at the Clatsop County Jail in Warrenton on Tuesday morning. According to officials, the woman, identified as McEvoy, had turned herself in the previous evening to serve a five-day sentence. She was reportedly evaluated by medical staff before being housed in the facility.
Jail personnel responded quickly when McEvoy was found in distress, providing medical aid with assistance from Medix Ambulance and the Warrenton Fire Department. Despite these efforts, McEvoy died from what law enforcement described as an undetermined medical condition.
An autopsy was conducted by the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office on October 20, but final results are still pending. The case is under investigation by the Clatsop County Major Crimes Unit, with Lt. Chris Wilbur from the Cannon Beach Police Department leading the effort.
Happy Valley Murder Suspect Found Dead on North Oregon Coast
In a separate case, authorities confirmed that the suspect in a triple homicide in Happy Valley was found dead on the north Oregon coast. The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office identified the deceased as 45-year-old Edward Villa, who was located in a motel in Warrenton.
Investigators had gathered information indicating that Villa may have traveled to the Warrenton area. On Wednesday, law enforcement responded to a motel in Hammond, where they found Villa deceased. According to the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, a U.S. Marshals team surrounded the motel and attempted to take Villa into custody using commands and deploying tactical resources to ensure public and officer safety.
Officials later said that Villa took his own life during the operation. The Clatsop County Street Crimes Unit, Warrenton Police, and Clackamas County Sheriff's Office investigators processed the scene. Law enforcement expressed appreciation for the cooperation and patience of local businesses and community members during the incident, as well as the support provided by the Warrenton Fire Department and Medix Ambulance.
Details of the Happy Valley Triple Homicide
Edward Villa was the primary suspect in a triple homicide that claimed the lives of two adults and one teenager in Happy Valley. Their names have not been publicly released. Authorities said the victims were found in a home on the 13000 block of Southeast Highpointe Street and died from gunshot wounds. Their deaths have been ruled homicides.
Detectives from the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office, Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Office, and Clackamas County District Attorney's Office worked on the investigation, including follow-up activities in Warrenton after Villa's body was discovered.
Ongoing Investigations and Next Steps
Both deaths—the jail incident and the motel incident involving the triple homicide suspect—remain under investigation. The medical examiner continues to review the cause of death for McEvoy, while law enforcement agencies analyze the circumstances surrounding the death of Villa.
As of this report, the authorities have not released any further information regarding either incident or the identities of the homicide victims.
Law Enforcement and Emergency Response
The law enforcement response in both cases involved coordination between multiple agencies, including Clatsop County and Clackamas County officials, local police, fire departments, and emergency medical services. Both incidents prompted significant activity in the Warrenton and Hammond areas on the north Oregon coast.
Source: beachconnection.net.
