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Oregon man gets life prison sentence for murder of 9-year-old son with spear

KATU 2 Portland

Sep 10, 2026

Oregon man gets life prison sentence for murder of 9-year-old son with spear

An Oregon man who stabbed and killed his son with a spear nearly a year ago has been sentenced to life in prison, the Coos County Sheriff's Office said.Late las |!| Portland Coos C…

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Oregon man gets life prison sentence for murder of 9-year-old son with spear

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