Pedersen and Grigsby, Murder, Oregon 2011

PORTLAND, Ore. – In a shocking turn of events, U.S. Attorney Amanda Marshall announced today that Attorney General Eric Holder has decided not to seek the death penalty against defendants David Joseph “Joey” Pedersen and Holly Ann Grigsby for the 2011 murders of David Jones “Red” Pedersen of Everett, Washington, Leslie Mae “Dee Dee” Pedersen of Everett, Washington, Cody Faye Myers of Lafayette, Oregon, and Reginald Alan Clark of Eureka, California.

The bodies of the four victims were discovered in October 2011, sparking a massive investigation that led to the indictment of Pedersen and Grigsby in August 2012. They were accused of racketeering and other charges, including five potential capital offenses.

According to court documents, the indictment alleges that Pedersen and Grigsby engaged in a violent crime spree that resulted in the deaths of their victims. The indictment also alleges that they used a firearm during the commission of the crimes.

The official notice is attached to this article, detailing the charges and the decision not to seek the death penalty.

Pedersen and Grigsby are currently being held in federal custody, awaiting trial. Their trial is set to begin on July 7, 2014, before U.S. District Judge Ancer L. Haggerty.

An indictment is only an accusation of a crime, and a defendant should be presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

The decision not to seek the death penalty in this case is a significant development, and it remains to be seen how it will impact the trial and the ultimate outcome of the case.

Pedersen’s full name is David Joseph “Joey” Pedersen, and Grigsby’s full name is Holly Ann Grigsby. The exact criminal charges against them include racketeering and five potential capital offenses.

The city and state where the crimes occurred are Portland, Oregon, and the exact date of the crimes was October 2011. The exact date of the indictment was August 2012, and the trial is set to begin on July 7, 2014.

The outcome of the case is currently pending, and it is unclear what sentence or outcome Pedersen and Grigsby will face if convicted. The dollar amounts related to this case are not specified in the source material.

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