UPDATE (Friday, July 14, 2023) – Homicide Victim Identified

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7/14/2023

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Following family notifications, the victim in this homicide investigation has been identified as Clarissa Anne Hammon-Sweet, 43, of Salem, Oregon

The case remains an open investigation. Detectives are interested in hearing from anyone with information about Clarissa Hammon-Sweet or suspicious activity in the area of the 26000 block of SW Stafford Road in the days leading up to Monday, July 10. Contact the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at: www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tip

Please reference case #23-014348

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EARLIER (July 11, 2023) -- Homicide Investigation Underway Near Wilsonville, Tips Wanted

Please reference case #23-014348

On Monday, July 10, 2023, at approximately 11:45 a.m., Clackamas County Sheriff’s deputies responded to what was initially reported as a welfare check in the 26000 block of SW Stafford Rd, near Wilsonville. A woman’s body was located by a person doing some work at the property, which was vacant and in the process of being sold.

Detectives and crime scene investigators processed the scene and searched for evidence. An autopsy was completed Tuesday morning. The cause of death appears to be homicidal violence. The victim’s identity is not being released until family notifications have been made.

No suspects have been identified and this case remains under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Violent Crimes Unit.

ADDITIONAL TIPS & INFORMATION WANTED: Anyone with information about suspicious activity in this area in the days leading up to July 10th, is urged to contact the Sheriff’s Office Tip Line -- by phone at 503-723-4949 or by using the online email form at: www.clackamas.us/sheriff/tip

Please reference case #23-014348

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Brian McCall, Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
Communications Unit