Man wanted on 3 murder charges after Happy Valley death investigation, court records show (Oct. 21)
This is a developing story and will be updated as officials release more information. Updated 3 p.m. PT Oct. 21.
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The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is searching for a 45-year-old man wanted on three counts of first-degree murder, according to court records reported by KATU.
The charges are linked to a Happy Valley home on Southeast Highpointe Street where a death investigation began Tuesday after a welfare check, KATU and KOIN reported.
North Clackamas School District says the man is a current employee who did not come to work Wednesday, and that law enforcement says there is no threat to its schools.
The sheriff's office has not released the names of the people who died and said it expects to share more information soon.
HAPPY VALLEY, Ore. - The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted on three counts of first-degree murder in connection with a death investigation at a Happy Valley home, according to court records reported by KATU.
Court records identify the suspect as 45-year-old Edward Villa and link him to the home at the center of the investigation, KATU reported. The Oregonian/OregonLive first reported that law enforcement was looking for a man in connection with the case.
The investigation began Tuesday afternoon, when Happy Valley police went to a house near Southeast Highpointe Street to check on a person reported missing, KATU reported. Detectives from the sheriff's office, the Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Office and the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office also went to the scene in the 13000 block of Southeast Highpointe Street, KOIN reported.
The sheriff's office declined to discuss details but confirmed the investigation was underway, according to KOIN. "We anticipate having more information available in the near future and will share any updates as soon as we are able," the sheriff's office said.
School district statement
North Clackamas School District confirmed that Villa is a current district employee who was not at work Wednesday, KGW reported. KOIN reported the district said he has worked there since 2007. The home is near Rock Creek Middle School, according to the district.
In an email to families and staff, the district said, "Our law enforcement partners have encouraged us to share with the school community that there is not a threat to our schools or facilities." The district said it is working closely with law enforcement.
Officials have not released the names of the people who died, how they died, or where the suspect may be. Willamette News will update this story as the sheriff's office releases more information.
Sources
KATU: Man wanted on 3 murder charges linked to Clackamas County death investigation (Oct. 21, 2026)
KOIN 6: Triple homicide under investigation in Happy Valley, suspect's whereabouts unknown (Oct. 21, 2026)
KGW: School employee wanted in connection with Happy Valley triple homicide investigation (Oct. 21, 2026)
The Oregonian/OregonLive: Police searching for suspect in Happy Valley triple homicide (Oct. 21, 2026)
KATU: Police investigate suspicious death in Happy Valley (Oct. 20, 2026)
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