Life Sentence for Murder-for-Hire Plot | Portland News

A man named James Rummell just received a life sentence with no parole for orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot that ended in the death of his 60-year-old wife, Lindy. Initially thought to be a robbery gone wrong, investigators uncovered a chilling scheme where Rummell hired Darrell Riley to kill her — a plan that backfired when Riley himself pleaded guilty and faces 30 years. This verdict closes a dark chapter: a life lost, a family destroyed, and justice served — albeit with a heavy price for those who conspired to end it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af56fe7b74c9adcb