Overview

• A 37-year-old mother and her three children, ages 2, 5, and 7, were found dead in their Cornelius, Oregon home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
• Law enforcement responded to a 911 call reporting the discovery of four deceased individuals at the residence around 3 p.m.
• Officials have stated that the deaths appear to be an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.
• Cornelius Police Chief Mitch Coley described the event as an 'unthinkable tragedy' that has deeply shaken the community.
• The investigation remains ongoing, with limited details available as law enforcement works to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.