Mother and her three young children found dead at home
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 3:03 p.m., Oregon’s 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 dead inside the home.
In a building attached to the home, officers discovered the bodies of a 37-year-old woman and her three children, ages 2, 5 and 7, authorities said. The 5-year-old was a kindergartener and the 7-year-old was a second grader at Cornelius Elementary School, a school official said. ~ ABC News
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WARNING: This post contains descriptions of an ongoing death investigation
A 37-year-old mother and her three children (ages 2, 5 & 7) were found dead Tuesday afternoon in an attached structure at their Cornelius, Oregon home. Washington County Sheriff's Office confirmed no… pic.twitter.com/uPhXxjVCr4
Arriving deputies found the bodies of a 37-year-old woman and her three children, ages 2, 5, and 7. Detectives with the Violent Crimes Unit were called in to assist and then ultimately lead the investigation.
The family of the deceased has been notified of their deaths, and officials released their names as follows:
- 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 has been in contact with the Forest Grove School District, ensuring timely communication reaches students, teachers, and personnel impacted by this tragic story.
Law enforcement officials say the investigation is still in the early stages, and for now, the release of information will be limited. As of this writing, no arrests have been made, and investigators do not believe there is any danger to the public.
Following the initial release of information by WCSO, Cornellius Police Department Chief Mitch Coley added:
Our community has been shaken to its core.
Earlier today, deputies responded to an unthinkable tragedy involving the deaths of a woman and her three young children here in Cornelius. While the investigation is still ongoing and details are limited, I want to acknowledge the heartbreak this brings to the families involved and our entire city.
This is a deeply emotional time for everyone: neighbors, friends, and the first responders who were called to the scene.
I ask that we all come together with compassion and care. Please support each other and our community as we honor and respect the lives lost.
We will share more information as we are able, but for now, we grieve as a community.
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.
For more on this shocking and tragic tale coming out of Oregon, see the video below.
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(Source: Washington County Sheriff’s Office)
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