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Yesterday, April 10th, 2024, Anthony Wessel, age 41, was sentenced by Judge Cody Weston to life in prison without eligibility for parole until he has served 25 years.
On November 13th, 2023, Mr. Wessel entered the lobby of the Oregon City Police Department and turned himself in for killing his wife, 37-year-old Anna Wessel. Officers found Anna deceased at the Wessel home. While on scene, officers also discovered a note Mr. Wessel had written that was directed to police. In the note, Wessel wrote he had planned to commit a murder-suicide. A subsequent note in the margin stated Mr. Wessel decided to turn himself in. Other written materials were found indicating Mr. Wessel had planned the crime.
First and foremost, the Oregon City Police Department sends our heartfelt condolences to Anna’s family and all the community members who have been forever impacted by Mr. Wessel’s actions. We will continue to keep you in our thoughts as you navigate the grief associated with losing Anna.
We also extend our gratitude to our officers, detectives, and the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office, for their role in swiftly resolving this matter.