The Scappoose Police Department released the names of the victims of the double homicide that took place in Scappoose earlier this week.
The crime was committed by Larry Holland Jr. In a Facebook post on the Scappoose City Government page March 14, the police gave details on the victims.
“Mandy L. Coddington who was 46 years of age and Jeffery A. Maddox who was 43 years of age both tragically lost their lives during this incident after suffering from fatal wounds as a result of a stabbing,” the post stated.
The Columbia County Major Crimes Team and the Oregon State Police Forensics processed the scene for evidence well into the afternoon of March 11.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families during this difficult time of unexpected loss,” the post said.
Police are seeking information in the case, and request that if anyone has any information regarding this incident, please call non-emergency dispatch at (503)-397-1521 referencing case number #240011059.
Previous Coverage published March 11:
Law enforcement is investigating a double homicide following a reported “critical incident involving a weapon” near SW Linden Street in Scappoose that occurred on Mar. 10.
Information was released in a post on the City of Scappoose Facebook page.
“On March 10, 2024 at approximately 9:58 pm, officers responded to the area of SW Linden Street and SW Sequoia to a reported critical incident involving a weapon. Officers responded to the scene and have secured it for a double homicide investigation. The involved suspect has been placed into custody and there are no outstanding suspects at this time and no danger to the public,” the release stated.
Scappoose Police Lieutenant Chris Fluellen gave more details as to the nature of the crime.
“This incident involved was a double homicide and an assault in the first degree involving three separate victims in total. One did survive out of the three,” Fluellen said.
Based on the investigation, the weapon used to commit the crime was a knife. Law enforcement is not releasing the names of the victims at the time of press.
“Due to the respect of the family and that this is an ongoing investigation will we not being releasing the names of the victims at this time,” Fluellen said.
Scappoose Police Department thanked Columbia County Sheriff, the St. Helens Police Department, Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District , and the Scappoose Fire District for their assistance in handling the incident.
The inmate census on the Columbia County Sheriff’s website shows that Larry Dale Holland was arrested on Mar. 10, and booked Mar. 11. The charge information included charges of attempt to commit a crime – 2, two counts of murder, three counts of 1st degree assault, and three counts of unlawful use of a weapon.
Police are seeking information in the case, and request that if anyone has any information regarding this incident, please call non-emergency dispatch at (503)-397-1521 referencing case number #240011059.
Follow this developing story at thechroncileonline.com, thechiefnews.com and in the Wednesday print editions of the Columbia County Chronicle & Chief.
