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George Bundy Wasson

Case from Eugene, OR dated Mar 20, 2014

Victim Details

George Bundy Wasson

Male

White / Caucasian

Eugene

OR

2014-03-20

79

George

Bundy Wasson

06/27/2026

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George Bundy Wasson, a 79-year-old renowned storyteller, educator, and elder of the Coquille Indian Tribe, died under tragic circumstances on March 19, 2014, at his home in Eugene, Oregon. The incident involved a homicide and an ensuing fire at his residence on Elk Avenue.

According to the Eugene police, Wasson was suspected to have been killed by an acquaintance, Ricardo Antonio Chaney, 32, of Eugene. Chaney was known to be acquainted with Wasson's family. The police investigation reveal ...
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  • UO remembers George Wasson after tragedy | OregonNews
  • Suspect in UO educator's death killed - Statesman Journal
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