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Helen M. Davis It began as a day of adventure and camaraderie for the hunters as they traversed the woods near Noti, but it ended in horror with the discovery of the body of Shawn Lee Wilkins last November 20th. It was unknown how long his remains had laid there or how it had come about. An accident? Foul play? People heaved a collective shudder to think that a murderer could be free among them, and doors were checked twice to be certain they were locked. Then, as so often happens, the gruesome find was then shoved aside in people’s memories as life went on. Yesterday, however, Lane County Sheriff’s officials with assistance from the Special Response Team made three arrests in connection with the case they had been quietly investigating when tips led them to a home at the corner of Poodle Creek Road and Highway 126. Timothy Bryce Shafer was taken into custody November 13th, on a charge of 2nd degree murder while his father, Timothy Leon Shafer and Anna Maria Teres Glica were arrested on charges of abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence, and hindering prosecution. All three were lodged at the Lane County jail after surrendering peaceably to authorities. The Special Response Team had been summoned after sheriff’s officials were made aware of a possible risk. According to Lt. Ryan Welles, the case is ongoing with more details to follow and there is no danger to the community.
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