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Detectives with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Unit are leading the investigation into the deaths of a mother and three children found yesterday, April 8, at about 3:00 p.m. in Cornelius.
The family has been notified of their deaths, and their names are being released:
- 37-year-old Hong Phuong Le
- 7-year-old-son Thanh Tien Dam
- 5-year-old-daughter Ha Ngan Dam
- 2-year-old-daughter Viena Mai Dam
The Sheriff’s Office is in contact with the Forest Grove School District, ensuring timely communication reaches students, teachers, and personnel impacted by this tragic story.
The investigation is still in the early stages, and the release of information will be limited.
Detectives are asking for any information the community may have that could further the investigation, including personal or professional connections. If you have information about this case or a connection with the family, please contact the investigations division at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-25-4892.
Original Release: Investigation Underway into the Deaths of Four People in Cornelius
April 8, 2025
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 3:03 p.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) deputies serving the city of Cornelius responded to a home near the 300 block of North 15th Avenue. A 911 caller reported finding four people deceased at the home.
Arriving deputies found the bodies of a 37-year-old woman and her three children, ages 2, 5, and 7. Their identities are not being released at this time. Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit are assisting in the investigation, and additional information will be released later.
Investigators do not believe there is a danger to the public. If you have information about this case, please contact the WCSO Investigations Division at 503-846-2500 and reference case number 50-25-4892.
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