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Samantha Ann Coffey

Case from Portland, OR dated Apr 25, 2015

Victim Details

Satha Ann Coffey

Female

White / Caucasian

Portland

OR

2015-04-25

42

Samantha

Ann Coffey

07/14/2026

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On April 25, 2015, 42-year-old Samantha Ann Coffey was fatally shot in her North Portland home. Her husband, 57-year-old John Coffey, was arrested at the scene and charged with her murder. The incident occurred on the 7900 block of North Kerby Avenue, across from Farragut City Park. Police responded to reports of a shooting and, upon arrival, found Samantha Coffey deceased from a gunshot wound to the upper neck.

John Coffey was taken into custody without incident. A handgun believed to b ...
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  • KOIN 6: Husband, 57, charged with murdering wife
  • KATU: Portland Police: Man accused of shooting, killing wife in domestic dispute
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