On February 11, 2016, police in Oregon City responded to a call from Lisa Peterson at the Peterson residence on 19450 Falcon Drive. Officers found 59-year-old Joseph Ben Peterson dead from a gunshot wound to the chest. The investigation determined Lisa Peterson had shot her husband and she was arrested on suspicion of homicide.

Court testimony and evidence presented at trial established that Lisa Peterson intentionally shot Joseph, and a jury found her guilty of murder. On March 13, 2017, she was sentenced to life in prison for his killing. The case underscores a fatal episode of domestic violence that ended a life and brought a life sentence.

If anyone knew Joseph or has information about the household or events leading up to February 11, 2016, please come forward.