Kevin West convicted of murdering wife
Former fire chief Kevin West was sentenced to 25 years in prison on February 27, 2026, in Clark County Superior Court for the murder of his wife, Marcy West. As of February 27, 2026: West was found guilty of first- and second-degree murder for killing his wife and attempting to stage the scene as a medical emergency. The jury delivered the guilty verdict on January 20, 2026, after deliberating for over two hours. Prosecutors argued West strangled Marcy to death to pursue an affair, contradicting his initial 911 call claiming she was having a seizure. A medical examiner determined Marcy West's cause of death was asphyxia with blunt force trauma to the neck on January 8, 2024, ruling her death a homicide.
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6 updatesFormer fire chief Kevin West has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the murder of his wife, Marcy West. This is a change from the previously reported life sentence. West was found guilty of first- and second-degree murder for killing his wife and attempting to stage the scene as a medical emergency.
Former Camas-Washougal fire chief Kevin West has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2024 murder of his wife, Marcy West. Prosecutors argued he strangled Marcy to death to pursue an affair, contradicting his initial 911 call claiming she was having a seizure. West's sentencing took place on February 27, 2026, in Clark County Superior Court.
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Former fire chief Kevin West has been found guilty of murdering his wife, Marcy West. The jury delivered the guilty verdict after deliberating for over two hours. West is facing a life sentence, with sentencing scheduled for February 27, 2026.
Kevin West testified in his own defense, describing a deteriorating marriage and his plans to divorce Marcy. He stated that they had separated in 2015 due to intimacy and financial issues but reconciled.
A co-worker testified that Kevin West's demeanor at work had changed in the months leading up to his wife's death, describing him as 'detached.'
The trial for Kevin West began, with the jury hearing the 911 call made by West on the night of his wife's death. Testimony from Kevin West's father and other family members also took place during the proceedings.
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3 updatesEvidence, including Marcy West's phone forensics, suggested her last search was for "mother of the bride" at 12:09 a.m. on January 8, 2024. This detail, along with other evidence, was presented during the trial to build the prosecution's case.
A medical examiner determined Marcy West's cause of death was asphyxia with blunt force trauma to the neck, ruling her death a homicide. This finding contradicted Kevin West's initial account and shifted the investigation towards a potential murder.
Following Marcy West's death, several individuals contacted authorities with concerns about the couple's relationship and the nature of her death, prompting the Clark County Sheriff's Office to take over the investigation. Detectives interviewed Kevin West on January 23, 2024, where he maintained a story of a happy marriage with minor issues.
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