Salem Man Pleads Guilty To Murder.
- 01/05/26
State of Oregon v. Tyler Holman
Marion County: 25CR06138
Salem, OR – January 5, 2026 - Today, Marion County Circuit Court Judge Jodie Bureta, accepted a change of plea in State v. Tyler Holman. Holman (age 40) pled guilty to one count of Murder in the Second Degree with a Firearm. The remainder of his charges will be dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea.
Holman was arrested on January 30, 2025, for the shooting death of Ashley Jean Gandalfi. Her body was discovered when Holman- while driving Gandalfi's car in Polk Co., Oregon, while intoxicated- crashed in the early morning hours. Gandalfi's body was discoverd at the scene of the crash. An autopsy later determined her death was not related to the traffic accident.
In Oregon, Murder in the Second Degree is a life sentence, with a 25-year mandatory minimum sentence prior to parole eligibility.
The case was prosecuted by Chief Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy.
Sentencing is set to occur on Monday, January 14 at 3:00 p.m. before Judge Bureta. No further information will be released at this time.
About Marion County District Attorney’s Office
The District Attorney’s Office is responsible for seeking justice through promoting accountability for criminal offenders; interpreting, enforcing, and executing law; responding to the concerns of victims and the public; and working cooperatively with members of the justice system.
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Salem Man Pleads Guilty To Murder.
- 01/05/26
State of Oregon v. Tyler Holman
Marion County: 25CR06138
Salem, OR – January 5, 2026 - Today, Marion County Circuit Court Judge Jodie Bureta, accepted a change of plea in State v. Tyler Holman. Holman (age 40) pled guilty to one count of Murder in the Second Degree with a Firearm. The remainder of his charges will be dismissed in exchange for his guilty plea.
Holman was arrested on January 30, 2025, for the shooting death of Ashley Jean Gandalfi. Her body was discovered when Holman- while driving Gandalfi's car in Polk Co., Oregon, while intoxicated- crashed in the early morning hours. Gandalfi's body was discoverd at the scene of the crash. An autopsy later determined her death was not related to the traffic accident.
In Oregon, Murder in the Second Degree is a life sentence, with a 25-year mandatory minimum sentence prior to parole eligibility.
The case was prosecuted by Chief Deputy District Attorney Brendan Murphy.
Sentencing is set to occur on Monday, January 14 at 3:00 p.m. before Judge Bureta. No further information will be released at this time.
About Marion County District Attorney’s Office
The District Attorney’s Office is responsible for seeking justice through promoting accountability for criminal offenders; interpreting, enforcing, and executing law; responding to the concerns of victims and the public; and working cooperatively with members of the justice system.
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