George Bundy Wasson

Death by Force
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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 re ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    George Bundy Wasson

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Eugene

    OR

    2014-03-20

    79

    George

    Bundy Wasson

    01/03/2025

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    I was truly shocked to hear about the tragic end of George Bundy Wasson’s life. He was such a beac... ...Read More
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