The death of Barbara Thomas at the hands of her son and four friends shocked Central Oregon In March 2001. 

See The Bulletin’s extensive seven-day report from 2003 below. It explores the crime, its perpetrators, its victims, the role of law enforcement and related issues.

Part 1: The horror unfolds

Part 2: Adam grows up

Part 3: Meeting Justin and Seth

Part 4: The week before

Part 5: The murder

Part 6: The capture

Part 7: The conclusion