In a scene reminiscent of the classic 1980s movie National Lampoon’s Vacation, police in Hillsboro, Wyoming report that a family from Arkansas (why am I not surprised) in an attempt to fulfill a Grandmother last wish, arrived in town with the Grandmother’s dead body in the back of their recreational vehicle.
The 79-year old women suffered from advanced kidney disease and wished to see her family before she died. Her family picked her up at her Oroville, California home drove to Arkansas and after visiting relatives there were headed home after a stop with other family members in Hillsboro.
According to the Oregonian newspaper, the woman was last seen alive by the family about 3 a.m. Saturday near Laramie, Wyoming. "We believe they were about 1,100 miles from Hillsboro when she passed away," Hillsboro Police Lt. Michael Rouches said. "We believe they were in Wyoming. That's based on gas receipts."
Rouches said the situation is being examined by detectives, but added that he didn't expect any action to be taken. He said the family routinely traveled together and there is no reason to suspect foul play.
"I've looked through all the Oregon statutes," he said. "This is not a crime."
The 79-year old women suffered from advanced kidney disease and wished to see her family before she died. Her family picked her up at her Oroville, California home drove to Arkansas and after visiting relatives there were headed home after a stop with other family members in Hillsboro.
According to the Oregonian newspaper, the woman was last seen alive by the family about 3 a.m. Saturday near Laramie, Wyoming. "We believe they were about 1,100 miles from Hillsboro when she passed away," Hillsboro Police Lt. Michael Rouches said. "We believe they were in Wyoming. That's based on gas receipts."
Rouches said the situation is being examined by detectives, but added that he didn't expect any action to be taken. He said the family routinely traveled together and there is no reason to suspect foul play.
"I've looked through all the Oregon statutes," he said. "This is not a crime."
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