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Serial killer linked to cold case murder of elderly widow in Oregon home

  • The 1992 unsolved murder of Elizabeth Wasson has been linked to serial killer Cesar Barone by the Washington County District Attorney's Office Cold Case Unit.
  • Cesar Barone, who was convicted of murdering four women and died in prison in 2009, was forensically linked to Wasson's murder through DNA testing.
  • Detective Townsend revisited Wasson's cold case and submitted evidence for DNA testing that matched Barone to the murder.
  • Washington County District Attorney Kevin Barton expressed pride in the cold case team's work and emphasized their commitment to delivering justice for victims and their families.
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Cold Case Unit confirms 1992 Elizabeth Wasson murder linked to serial killer Cesar Barone

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office’s Cold Case Unit has linked the 1992 unsolved murder of Elizabeth Wasson to serial killer Cesar Barone.

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KOIN 6 broke the news in Portland, United States on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
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