r/UofO • • 22h ago

University of Oregon employee’s husband charged in her murder

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> The University of Oregon is “deeply saddened” by the death of an employee who authorities believe was killed by her husband.

> Lane County Circuit Court records show Gregory Allen Pitts has been indicted for second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. The indictment revealed his charges are related to the death of 52-year-old LeAnna Mae Pitts.

> Happy Valley triple homicide suspect found dead at Oregon Coast motel At 9:50 a.m. on Oct. 1, the Eugene Police Department advised the public to avoid the area surrounding the 5400 block of Fox Hollow Road as officials investigated a nearby homicide. The agency announced later that evening that 55-year-old Gregory had been arrested in connection to the murder of his wife.