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Jesse E. Depue

Case from Vernonia, OR dated Mar 26, 2015

Victim Details

Jesse E. Depue

Male

White / Caucasian

Vernonia

OR

2015-03-26

31

Jesse

E. Depue

07/10/2026

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On March 26, 2015, Jesse E. Depue, a 31-year-old resident of the Vernonia community in Oregon, lost his life in a tragic incident. The circumstances surrounding his death led to a swift and thorough investigation by local law enforcement.

Kirk Avila, a resident of Vernonia, was identified and arrested in connection with Depue's death. The arrest occurred on March 27, 2015, just a day after the incident. Avila was taken into custody by the authorities and was subsequently charged with murd ...
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  • The Columbian: Police: Man faces murder, weapons charges in shooting death of man in Vernonia, Ore.
  • KOIN 6: Vernonia man shot to death; 51-year-old arrested
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