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Hotel Negligence Case Settled Secretly | Portland News
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- Jun 30, 2026
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Summary
A tragic death outside the Ashley Inn in Lincoln City has led to a settlement between Bradley Cole’s estate and the hotel — though the amount remains secret. Cole was fatally beaten by Roland Evans-Freke, who had been staying at the hotel and demanded Cole’s dog. The assault, caught on camera, ended with Cole dead and Evans-Freke in custody — later admitting to the attack and taking the dog. Cole’s widow, Debra, had sued for $20 million, citing Evans-Freke’s documented history of rage, violence, and mental illness, including prior incidents at the same hotel. Despite multiple arrests and interventions, including psychiatric commitments and boxing training, Evans-Freke’s behavior escalated. He’s now facing murder and manslaughter charges, with trial set for April 27 — while other legal claims remain unresolved. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/aa762ec300a1035d