Nora Behee, a 7-year-old white female from Grants Pass, Oregon, was tragically killed on August 11, 2025, in what authorities have identified as a murder-suicide involving her immediate family. The incident occurred at a rural residence in Josephine County, where five individuals were found dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
Law enforcement officials responded to the scene after 42-year-old Hannah Marie Behee failed to report to work.
Upon arrival at the property, deputies discovered the bodies of Hannah Behee, her husband Chad Scott Behee, age 40, and their three children: an 11-year-old boy, a 9-year-old boy, and 7-year-old Nora Behee. All victims, including Nora Behee—a 7-year-old white female—had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. Investigators believe Chad Behee was responsible for the deaths of his wife and children before taking his own life.
The family was found on a 9-acre property in the Picket Creek area of Grants Pass. The scene was described as deeply disturbing, and the community has been left in mourning. According to reports, the motive behind the killings remains unclear, and no prior signs of domestic violence or threats had been publicly documented. Chad Behee, the suspected perpetrator, was not arrested, as he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the scene.
Authorities have not disclosed whether a weapon was recovered, but the nature of the injuries and the circumstances strongly support the conclusion of a murder-suicide. No other suspects are being sought, and no arrests have been made in connection with the case. The Oregon State Police and Josephine County Sheriff’s Office continue to investigate, though they have indicated that the case is likely closed from a criminal standpoint due to the death of the suspect.
The deaths of Hannah Behee and her children, including 7-year-old white female Nora Behee, have prompted an outpouring of grief from the local community. Friends and neighbors described Hannah as a loving mother, and a GoFundMe page was established to assist with funeral expenses. The tragedy has raised broader concerns about mental health and family safety, though officials have not released any information suggesting prior mental health issues or warning signs in Chad Behee’s behavior.
