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Betty Williams

Death by Force

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In January 1993, the life of 51-year-old Betty Williams, a White female, was cut tragically short in her Portland, Oregon, home. Her death was not the result of a simple illness or accident, but a terrifying home invasion that ended in the most unexpected and devastating way. The man responsible, Cesar Barone, had broken into her residence with the intention of committing a sexual assault. In the midst of this violent and horrifying attack, Betty Williams suffered a fatal heart attack.

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    Victim Details

    Betty Williams

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Portland

    OR

    1993-01

    51

    Betty

    Williams

    11/22/2025

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    It's hard to fathom the immense pain and fear Betty Williams must have felt in her final moments. It... ...Read More
    12/12/2024
    Has anyone else been following how the Betty Williams case led to major changes in how Portland auth... ...Read More
    02/28/2023
    Does anyone else feel deeply unsettled by the sheer randomness of Barone's attack on Betty Williams?... ...Read More
    01/30/2023
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