Case Developments, Information & Leads

Grand Jury Indicts Nick McGuffin.  On Monday, August 23, 2010 The Coos County Grand Jury issued an indictment charging Nick McGuffin with the murder of Leah Freeman.  McGuffin was arrested at his residence at 2:16 pm and was transported to the Coos County jail.  Bail was set at $2,000,000.  McGuffin's arraignment is scheduled for August 24th.

Watch the Press Conference announcing the indictment and arrest.

A team of 35 law officers, representing nearly every police department in Coos County, including Oregon State Police, the Coos County Sheriff's Office and the Department of Justice, has re-examined more than 100 pieces of evidence and spent countless hours investigating. Officers have visited Washington, Arizona, Utah, Colorado and London's New Scotland Yard.

 

 
Press Conference
District Attorney Paul Fraiser announces the indictment and arrest of Nick McGuffin in the Leah Freeman murder case