Salem Woman Arrested For Running Over Ex-Spouse, Killing Him

SALEM, Ore. — Detectives arrested 29-year-old Branda Myers late Saturday night in the death of her ex-spouse.

Police were called to Woodmansee Park that afternoon for a hit and run collision.  Witnesses directed officers to the victim.  Vince Fouts, 38, of Salem was laying on the ground in the parking lot.

Detectives learned that Myers and Fouts had been in a custody dispute and went to the park to hash things out.  An argument escalated and Myers allegedly used her vehicle to run over Fouts several times.

Myers is charged with first and second-degree murder.

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