Terrance Canfield, a 59-year-old lieutenant in the Spokane Fire Department, tragically lost his life on May 26, 2015, in Colbert, Washington. Canfield, along with his wife Lisa Canfield and her son John Constable, were found dead after a fire consumed their home and barn. The fire was reported by a neighbor who initially thought it was an illegal slash burn.
Investigations revealed that the fire was deliberately set to cover up a triple homicide.
Terry Canfield, Lisa Canfield, and John Constable were each found with multiple gunshot wounds. Terry Canfield's body was discovered in the barn, which was completely destroyed by the fire, while Lisa and John were found inside the fire-damaged home.
Roy Murry, a decorated Iraq War veteran and the estranged husband of Lisa Canfield's daughter, Mandy Murry, was arrested and charged with the murders. Murry had been experiencing marital issues, and Mandy had recently moved in with her mother, planning to divorce him. Authorities believe that Murry shot the Canfields and Constable before setting the fire to conceal the evidence.
Murry was charged with three counts of premeditated murder and held on $2 million bail. During the trial, it was revealed that Murry harbored paranoid delusions, including beliefs that he was a shapeshifter and that his wife and mother-in-law were spies for Russia. The jury convicted Murry of the murders and arson after deliberating for 10 hours. He showed no reaction as the guilty verdicts were delivered.
The case highlighted the tragic consequences of domestic issues escalating into violence. Terry Canfield was remembered as a dedicated paramedic with a compassionate heart, having served the Spokane Fire Department for 28 years. The community mourned the loss of the Canfield family, who were known for their kindness and generosity.
