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Candy Williams

Case from Elgin, OR dated Dec 29, 2020

Victim Details

Candy Williams

Female

Elgin

OR

2020-12-29

56

Candy

Williams

06/22/2026

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On a tragic day in Elgin, Oregon, the life of 56-year-old Candy Williams was violently cut short. On December 29, 2020, Williams, a female, and her 14-year-old granddaughter, were found deceased at her residence. The brutal nature of their deaths sent shockwaves through the quiet community.

The subsequent investigation into the double homicide led authorities to a suspect, Gary Otis Mason, who was the significant other of Williams. He was swiftly apprehended by the Union County Sheriff's ...
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  • Elkhorn Media Group: Gary Otis Mason pleads guilty to Elgin double murder, faces life in prison - Elkhorn Media Group
  • Elkhorn Media Group: Accused double murderer, Gary Otis Mason will continue to be held without bail in Union County Jail - Elkhorn Media Group
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    I’ve been following the discussions around the Elgin, Oregon case, and I can't stop thinking about... ...Read More
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    Been following the Elgin case closely and just stumbled upon some info that makes my heart ache for ... ...Read More
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