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Michael Scott Bighaus,41, Sandy,Oregon
Michael S. Bighaus, 41, is accused of killing his mother, Vivian F. Bighaus, 66, in the family home, 56560 E. Fernwood Circle, in a heavily wooded area about eight miles east of Sandy.
The suspect’s father, Phillip Bighaus, 67, was present at the time of the afternoon shooting, Friday, Dec. 25, and was reported very emotional while he placed a 9-1-1 call. He told authorities his son left the home immediately after the shooting, taking the rifle with him.
Bighaus was the subject of an intensive search Friday afternoon and evening. Clackamas County Sheriff's personnel responded in force to secure a wide perimeter around the crime scene. Because the suspect was reported to have fled with a large caliber rifle, all lanes of travel were closed until about midnight along a portion of Highway 26, with a detour established along Marmot Road.
The suspect’s father lived at the family home with his wife of 44 years. The couple was scheduled to leave soon on a cruise.
The suspect’s father told sheriff’s investigators his wife was employed as a “very skilled and kind nurse practitioner.â€
The suspect is well-known to the Clackamas County Corrections officials. He has an existing (no bail) misdemeanor arrest warrant for absconding. He also has prior arrests for driving under the influence, burglary and criminal mischief.
http://www.portlandtribune.com/news/story.php?story_id=126180845283535200
Horrible! Vivian and Philip, preparing to leave (on a long awaited cruise, I'm sure) and their son does this, seems Christmas brings out the worst in deranged people!
Bighaus was taken into custody at about 5:50 a.m. when he returned to the house on East Fernwood Circle where, just about 12 hours earlier, he was accused of shooting his mother with a large-caliber rifle.
Bighaus was taken to the Clackamas County Jail and charged with murder.
The shooting victim, 66-year-old Vivian Faye Bighaus, died at the house, 56560 E. Fernwood Circle, Christmas Day. Her husband, Philip Bighaus, 67, was there with their son, Michael, celebrating the holiday.
http://www.oregonherald.com/oregon/a/20091226a.htm
Such a shame!