Jealous killer, girlfriend sentenced in 2024 ClackCo slaying
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A former worker at Dave's Killer Bread was sentenced to 27 years in prison for killing his co-worker in a jealousy-driven act of revenge.
Cody James Denewith and Nathan Dean Anderson worked together at the facility when the shooting happened April 29, 2024, the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office said.
That day, Denewith -- who already had a gun conviction in Clatsop County and burglary in Oklahoma -- used a Sig Sauer P365 handgun to shoot Anderson three times in the abdomen because he believed Anderson had sexually assaulted his girlfriend, Dominique Marie Britt.
In the days leading up to the shooting, Denewith had been arrested on a domestic violence charge against Britt, who lived together at a Milwaukie apartment, the DA's Office said. While he was in jail, Britt said Anderson had sexually assaulted her.
Three days before Anderson, 25, was shot to death near the intersection of 90th Avenue and St. Helens Street in Clackamas County, Denewith told Britt what he intended to do and, the DA said, sent text messages to family members trying to get their help in the plot.
Earlier on the day of the shooting, Denewith texted Britt to pack some clothes for him and get his "toy," their code word for his handgun. Britt, 27, admitted she gave it to Denewith knowing of his plans, the DA said.
On Monday, Denewith, 27, admitted killing Anderson. He was sentenced for first-degree manslaughter and assault, but may be able to earn credit that might reduce his time in prison from 27 years.
This past December Britt pleaded guilty for her role in the crime. She was sentenced to nearly 13 years for manslaughter and unlawful use of a weapon.