Mapleton Woman Found Guilty of Murder Except for Insanity





Eugene, Or. - In June of 2023, Lane County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Mapleton after 66-year-old Marsha Quesnell called 911 and stated she had murdered her mother. 

Upon arrival, deputies found Quesnell’s 85-year-old mother deceased with multiple stab wounds. Quesnell was taken into custody and lodged at the Lane County Jail for charges including Murder. Quesnell has a history of mental health issues and had been previously placed under the jurisdiction of the Psychiatric Security Review Board (PSRB) for five years in 2007 after attacking a family member with a knife. She was discharged from that jurisdiction in 2012. 


Marsha Doreen Quesnell 2020

On Thursday, May 23rd, Quesnell was found guilty except for insanity for Murder in the Second Degree and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. The Lane County Circuit Court ordered that Quesnell be placed under the jurisdiction of the PSRB for the rest of her life for those charges.


“This case was very taxing emotionally and mentally for all involved,” said Sheriff Harrold. “Our deputies performed exceptionally from start to finish, and I’m continually proud of their hard work.” The Sheriff would also like to thank the Lane County District Attorney’s Office for their work on this case. 


News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: June 3rd, 2024 9:08 AM

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****ORIGINAL STORY****

Mapleton, Ore. - Today (June 24th, 2023) the Lane County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a possible homicide in the 9400 block of Hwy 126W. 

***UPDATE: Marsha Quesnell's case for murder is now pending due to fitness to proceed.

In other words, the court has deemed her unable to help in her own defense due to mental illness or defect, at this time.***

The caller, Marsha Quesnell advised she had killed her mother Mona Tittle. When deputies arrived Marsha cooperated and was taken into custody without incident. Mona was located by deputies deceased inside the residence.

Marsha was lodged at Lane County Adult Corrections this afternoon on the charge of murder.

This is an ongoing investigation at this time but there is no ongoing danger to the community.

News Release from Lane Co. Sheriff's Office Posted on FlashAlert: June 24th, 2023 9:27 PM

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