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Ella Christina Coffman

Case from Oakwood, IL dated Mar 09, 2016

Victim Details

Ella Christina Coffman

Female

Oakwood

IL

2016-03-09

47

Ella

Christina Coffman

07/01/2026

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Ella Christina Coffman, a 47-year-old woman from Oakwood, Illinois, tragically lost her life on March 9, 2016. Ella, who was also known as Chris, was at work at the Pilot Truck Stop just off I-74 in Oakwood when the incident occurred. During a break, she went to her car, where she was approached by her estranged husband, 69-year-old Douglas Price of Urbana. In a shocking turn of events, Price fired multiple shots into Ella's car, killing her instantly. He then turned the gun on himself, committi ...
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  • Ella Coffman Obituary - Homer, Illinois - Tributes.com
  • ILLINOISHOMEPAGE: Apparent murder-suicide investigated
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    Has anyone else been following the Ella Coffman case from Oakwood? I can't stop thinking about how m... ...Read More
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    I can't stop thinking about the impact this tragedy had on Ella's coworkers. Imagine going to work, ... ...Read More
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    Did anyone else find it unsettling that this tragedy unfolded in such a public spot? The Pilot Truck... ...Read More
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