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Cora Tobin

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the late summer of 1941, tragedy struck a Hermiston, Oregon farm family, forever altering the course of their lives. Cora Tobin, a 60-year-old woman, was living with her son, Kenneth Gorsuch, and her nephew, Marvin Adams. Their lives intersected with that of 17-year-old John Anthony Soto, whom they had taken into their home. The quiet life on the farm was shattered on September 25, 1941, when a dark secret came to light.

Cora had discovered that Soto was an escapee from an institution ...Read More
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  • The Hermiston herald., January 29, 1942, Image 1 - Historic Oregon ...
  • The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980, January 31, 1942 ...
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    Victim Details

    Cora Tobin

    Female

    Hermiston

    OR

    1941-09-25

    68

    Cora

    Tobin

    11/27/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I recently came across some information about the farm where Cora Tobin lived with her family and it... ...Read More
    12/20/2024
    I was reading up on the tragic murders of Cora Tobin, Kenneth Gorsuch, and Marvin Adams, and somethi... ...Read More
    05/14/2024
    Wow, I recently stumbled upon this case from 1941, and it's just been on my mind. I’ve been thinki... ...Read More
    06/05/2023
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