Man Sentenced to Life for Hiring Hitman to Murder Wife in Clark County
In Clark County, Washington, James Rummell was sentenced to life in prison for hiring Darrell Riley to murder his wife, Lindy Rummell, in March 2024. Riley, the hitman, was sentenced to 30 years for shooting Lindy Rummell five times and…
Portland, OR, August 21, 2026 —
Clark County, WA – A man has been sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of his wife. James Rummell was handed the life sentence for hiring Darrell Riley to kill Lindy Rummell. The murder occurred in March 2024.
Riley, identified as the hitman in the case, received a 30-year prison sentence. He was found to have shot Lindy Rummell five times. Following the shooting, Riley reportedly staged the crime scene to resemble a burglary in an attempt to conceal the true nature of the crime.
The investigation into the murder of Lindy Rummell gained significant traction following a tip that led to the arrest of Darrell Riley. This crucial piece of information reportedly originated from Eugene.
The details of the sentencing and the timeline of events have been confirmed in Clark County, Washington, highlighting a case of murder-for-hire that has concluded with severe penalties for both the individual who hired the killer and the perpetrator of the act.
Story summarized from the original created by FOX 12 Staff, Abby Davis on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
