Homicide Update: Douglas Co., Aug. 12

DCSO release – UPDATE 08/11/2021 12:15 PM – AZALEA, Ore. – A homicide investigation is underway related to RV fire on Friday, August 6, 2021, at the Meadow Wood RV Park. Autopsies conducted by the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office revealed the two victims, 59-year-old Brian Edward Dean and 65-year-old Maureen Anne Mathabel both of Azalea, died as a result of homicidal violence. The Douglas County Major Crimes Team has been activated and is conducting the investigation. The Sheriff’s Office remains the lead investigating agency. The Major Crimes Team consists of members of the Sheriff’s Office, Roseburg Police Department, Oregon State Police and the Douglas County District Attorney’s Office. Investigators urge anyone who may have photo, video or surveillance footage of the incident to share them by submitting the items to a public evidence portal via the web at: [www.dcso.com/publichelp]www.dcso.com/publichelp. Additionally, anyone who may have information which may aid investigators in solving this crime, is asked to contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division at 541-440-4458 or email dcso.pio@co.douglas.or.us.