Melissa Vargas

Death by Force
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Melissa Elaine Vargas, aged 53, passed away on November 27, 2016, in Clackamas, Oregon. Born on July 26, 1963, in Oxnard, California, she was the daughter of Everett Lee and Sherrill Lynn (Polan) Stepp. Melissa was raised in San Pedro, California, and graduated from San Pedro High School in 1981. Later, she furthered her education at Portland Community College. In December 1980, she married Paul Vuoso, and they resided in San Pedro before eventually divorcing. Melissa worked as a flagger in Beav ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Melissa Vargas

    Female

    White / Caucasian

    Portland

    OR

    2016-11-27

    53

    Melissa

    Vargas

    01/03/2025

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