Arrest Made in 1994 Oregon Homicide Case
Randall Joseph Gall, 66, was arrested in Gaston, Oregon, in connection with the 1994 murder of his 85-year-old neighbor, Veta Hardebeck. Hardebeck was found dead outside her home in February 1994, and while initially believed to be an accident or…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 8, 2026 —
Gaston, Oregon – A man has been arrested in connection with the 1994 murder of his neighbor, a case that remained unsolved for over three decades.
Randall Joseph Gall, 66, was taken into custody in Gaston, Oregon. He is charged in connection with the death of Veta Hardebeck, an 85-year-old woman who was his neighbor at the time.
Hardebeck was discovered deceased outside her home in February 1994. Initially, her death was thought to be the result of an accident or a medical issue. However, a subsequent autopsy determined that Hardebeck had been a victim of homicide.
The investigation into Hardebeck’s death remained open for more than 30 years. Recent investigative efforts led to the indictment of Gall and his subsequent arrest in connection with the case.
Further details regarding the specific findings of the recent investigation that led to Gall’s indictment were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Akim Powell on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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