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Who started the fire that killed 69 year old Kam Dip Chin?
Kam Dip Chin, a 69-year-old woman, tragically died on June 13, 1980, in an arson fire at the Hamilton Hotel in Portland, Oregon. The fire, which broke out early in the morning, was set deliberately on the third-floor stairwell of the building. Firefighters found Kam Dip Chin, also known as Marie Chin, in her room, where she appeared to have succumbed to smoke inhalation and asphyxiation. She was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
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Kam Dip Chin, a 69-year-old woman, tragically died on June 13, 1980, in an arson fire at the Hamilton Hotel in Portland, Oregon. The fire, which broke out early in the morning, was set deliberately on the third-floor stairwell of the building. Firefighters found Kam Dip Chin, also known as Marie Chin, in her room, where she appeared to have succumbed to smoke inhalation and asphyxiation. She was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.
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Kam Dip Chin
November 7, 2022
Female
Asian / Pacific Islander
Portland
OR
1980-06-03
69
Kam Dip
Chin
11/05/2025
Area Body Found:
Forum Posts (3)
I've been following the tragic case of Kam Dip Chin and I just can't shake it from my mind. It’s s... ...Read More
07/24/2024
07/24/2024
I've been thinking about the role of the Hamilton Hotel itself in the tragic case of Kam Dip Chin. I... ...Read More
06/10/2024
06/10/2024
I'm really perplexed as to why this case hasn't been solved yet, especially given the amount of deta... ...Read More
12/01/2023
12/01/2023
