Triple Homicide in Rainier, June 10

The Oregon State Police, in conjunction with the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office, the Columbia County DA’s Office, The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office and the Rainier Police Department wish to provide the following update on the investigation into the triple homicide in Rainier that was discovered late Sunday evening at 75379 Fern Hill Loop in Rainier, Oregon. Dr. Larry Lewman of the Oregon State Medical Examiner has concluded, through post-mortem examinations of the three cutting and stabbing victims in Rainier Oregon, that two were victims of a homicide, and one of a suicide. Danny ABBOTT Sr, age 48, died of self-inflicted cutting injuries. His death was ruled a suicide. Laury ABBOTT, age 44, and Danny ABBOTT Jr, age 8, died of multiple cutting and stabbing wounds and their deaths were ruled homicides. The continued investigation, by members of the Columbia County Major Crimes Team, has yielded the following additional information: that Danny ABBOTT, Sr and Laury ABBOTT were married but were undergoing marital difficulties and reportedly had not been living together for several months. Family members reported that Laury had expressed concerns for safety and was planning on filing for divorce. The investigation is ongoing and no further information will be released at this time.