Investigation closed in deaths of Cornelius children and their mother

Editor's note: This story discusses the deaths of three young children and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, resources are listed below, and you can call 911 in an emergency. The Washington County Sheriff's Office has closed its investigation into the deaths of Thanh Tien Dam, 7, Ha Ngan Dam, 5, and Viena Mai Dam, 2, who were found dead with their mother, Hong Phuong Le, 37, in a Cornelius home in April 2025. If you need help Emotional crisis or thoughts of suicide: Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day. The Washington County Crisis Line is at 503-291-9111. Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support 24 hours a day, in English and Spanish. Young people: YouthLine, a free peer help, support and crisis line for youth, is at 1-877-968-8491, or text 839863. Youth volunteers answer from 4 to 10 p.m. daily, and adults answer by phone at all other times. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.

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