Laura Penland

Murdered

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Do you know who murdered Laura and Willy Penland in 1983?
In the early hours of June 5, 1983, Laura Penland, along with her husband Harold "Willy" Penland, was found brutally murdered in their home on North Vancouver Avenue in Portland, Oregon. A friend of Harold’s discovered the crime after repeated attempts to contact the couple failed. The friend entered the house and found both Laura and Harold had been shot. Their bodies were located inside the residence, with no immediate signs of forced entry.

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Victim Details

Laura Penland

November 9, 2022

Female

Caucasian / White

Portland

OR

1983-06-05

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Laura

Penland

10/07/2024


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My thoughts and prayers are with the victim and their family during this difficult time. I hope they... ...Read More
08/31/2024
Is there a Facebook page for Laura? If so, could someone please provide me with the link? Thank you ... ...Read More
03/20/2024
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