On February 27, 2025, 83-year-old Marina Dy, an Asian female resident of Beaverton, Oregon, was found deceased in her home on Southwest Steele Way. Responding to a welfare check around 5:10 p.m., Beaverton police discovered her body inside the residence. Her husband, 76-year-old Joselito Dy, an Asian male, was present at the scene and was taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with murder and unlawful use of a weapon.
The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
Authorities have not released information regarding the motive behind the killing. The Beaverton Police Department is collaborating with the Washington County District Attorney's Office as the investigation continues. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Beaverton Police Department Investigations Division at 503-526-2280.
In a related incident, between 11:30 p.m. on March 2 and 4:00 a.m. on March 3, 2025, a burglary occurred at the same residence. Surveillance footage captured a male suspect breaking into the home and stealing property belonging to the deceased. The Beaverton Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying the individual seen in the footage. Anyone with information is urged to contact Detective Maggie Brown at 253-9690 or via email at
