Detectives Investigating Wimer Domestic Violence Homicide; Suspect In Custody (Photo)
- 06/27/26
JCSO Case 26-3265
ROGUE RIVER, Ore. - Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives are investigating a domestic violence homicide that occurred at a residence in rural Rogue River. The suspect is in custody.
On Saturday, June 27 at 12:35 AM, ECSO Dispatch received a call from a man that he had shot a woman during a domestic violence altercation. JCSO deputies responded to the residence in the 1900 block of Sykes Creek Road and took the suspect into custody without incident.
Next-of-kin has been notified. The victim is Onalea Clay, 59, of Wimer. Our condolences go out to her family and friends. The victim and suspect were in a domestic relationship.
The suspect, Norman Henry Chapman, 80, of Wimer, is charged with second-degree murder. He was cleared for confinement at a local hospital before being lodged in the Jackson County Jail.
Oregon State Police (OSP), Medford Police Department (MPD), Ashland Police Department (APD), and the Jackson County Major Assault Death Investigation Unit (MADIU) responded to assist. The OSP Forensics Lab processed the crime scene.
MADIU consists of detectives from OSP, JCSO, MPD, Central Point Police Department, APD, and the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office. There is no further information available for release at this time.
Detectives Investigating Wimer Domestic Violence Homicide; Suspect In Custody (Photo)
- 06/27/26
JCSO Case 26-3265
ROGUE RIVER, Ore. - Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) detectives are investigating a domestic violence homicide that occurred at a residence in rural Rogue River. The suspect is in custody.
On Saturday, June 27 at 12:35 AM, ECSO Dispatch received a call from a man that he had shot a woman during a domestic violence altercation. JCSO deputies responded to the residence in the 1900 block of Sykes Creek Road and took the suspect into custody without incident.
Next-of-kin has been notified. The victim is Onalea Clay, 59, of Wimer. Our condolences go out to her family and friends. The victim and suspect were in a domestic relationship.
The suspect, Norman Henry Chapman, 80, of Wimer, is charged with second-degree murder. He was cleared for confinement at a local hospital before being lodged in the Jackson County Jail.
Oregon State Police (OSP), Medford Police Department (MPD), Ashland Police Department (APD), and the Jackson County Major Assault Death Investigation Unit (MADIU) responded to assist. The OSP Forensics Lab processed the crime scene.
MADIU consists of detectives from OSP, JCSO, MPD, Central Point Police Department, APD, and the Jackson County District Attorney’s Office. There is no further information available for release at this time.
