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Camas woman acquitted in fatal shooting of husband

Judge rules Stephanie ‘Sam’ Westby acted in self-defense

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Stephanie "Sam" Westby, center, hugs her attorney Steve Thayer while her other attorney, Jacy Thayer, right, looks on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2023, in Clark County Superior Court. A judge acquitted her of second-degree murder and first-degree assault charges in the September 2019 fatal shooting of her husband. (Contributed photo by Becca Robbins, courtesy of The Columbian)

Stephanie “Sam” Westby sobbed as she embraced friends and family Thursday after a judge acquitted her of murder and assault charges in the September 2019 fatal shooting of her husband at their Camas home.

Clark County Superior Court Judge Nancy Retsinas heard from more than 30 witnesses and considered more than 130 pieces of evidence before ruling Westby acted in self-defense.

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