State v. Mathers

On August 25, 1992, Ronald Lee Mathers drove to the residence of Mary Rosa in Wishram and approached her with a 20-gauge sawed-off shotgun. He committed several distinct assaults and threatened to shoot her if she tried to escape. Mr. Mathers rummaged through her bedroom and took three handguns. When police responded, Mr. Mathers drove away in Ms. Rosa’s vehicle. He traveled at speeds in excess of 85 m.p.h. Pursued by police, he often drove in the opposing lane of traffic and passed other vehicles on blind curves and upgrades. He crossed The Dalles Bridge into Oregon and was apprehended after…