Cedar Mill, OR Area Cold Cases

Name
Jennifer DelapAge
Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Jennifer delap's family asks for your help in solving this crime. Jennifer lynn delap was reported missing on 1-16-91 from her home in boring, oregon. Her body has never been found, and she is presumed to have been murdered. There is a cash reward of $35,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.Agency
Clackamas County Sheriff
Name
Rita JollyAge
17Cause of Death
MissingInfo
N june 29, 1973 at about 7:15 p.M., rita jolly left her residence to take a walk. Rita jolly was last seen in the west linn area at about 8:30 to 9 p.M. -- possibly in the robinwood area and/or on sunset ave. Rita jolly has not been seen or heard of since. Foul play is suspected. Rita jolly's description in 1973: 17 years old, 5'6", 130 lbs. With long, light-brown hair. She was last seen wearing a brown pendleton shirt, army fatigue pants or blue jeans and low-cut blue tennis shoes. She walks with an uneven stride.Agency
Clackamas County Sheriff
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Michael GolleherAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Sometime before 12:30 a.M. On april 28, 1973, 20-year-old michael edward golleher was shot once in the back at the intersection of se oatfield and se maple. Neighbors in the area reported hearing gun shots at about 12:15 a.M. A passing motorist witnessed an unknown male standing over golleher in the intersection. This individual fled the scene when he was illuminated by the motorist's headlights. Victim description: mr. Golleher was described a white male, 5'10" tall, and weighed 160 lbs. With shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a brown, red, and green plaid hip jacket; a red, black, and tan plaid shirt; and grey corduroy pants.Agency
Clackamas County Sheriff
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Alma BarraAge
28Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
28-year-old alma barra was last seen leaving the copper penny tavern wearing a white sweater, turtleneck, maroon vest and pants in the company of an unknown male going southbound on 92nd avenue between 11 and 11:30 p.M. On march 23, 1972. Ms. Barra's body was found in an area of heavy brush of the willamette national cemetery, about 40 feet off of mount scott boulevard. Victim description: ms. Barra was descbribed as being a white female, 5'1" tall, weighing 90 lbs. With shoulder-length red hair, dyed black.Agency
Clackamas County Sheriff
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Jane DoeAge
3050Cause of Death
Blunt Force InjuryInfo
In the early morning hours of april 13, 1946, the fully clothed torso of an unidentified middle-aged female was found floating in the willamette river near oak grove. On april 14, 1946, the torso's arms and legs were located in the willamette river. On october 13, 1946, the corresponding head was found in the willamette river in the oak grove area. Investigators determined that the cause of death was a blunt force injury to the head. Her head, arms and legs were then sawn off. The body was then wrapped in feed bags and weighted down with window sash weights. The victim has never been identified, nor has a suspect been identified. The victim is described as a caucasian female with brown and gray hair. She was 40-50 years of age, 5'2"-5'4" in height and roughly 125 lbs.Agency
Clackamas County Sheriff
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Norman AguillonAge
42Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 31, 1993, at approximately 1:20 am, portland police officers searching the area near the 8700 block of n lombard street in st. John’s encountered a man staggering in the street covered in blood. Portland fire was called and the victim was pronounced dead on the scene. The victim, norman elias aguillon, a 42-year-old hispanic man, had been stabbed multiple times in front of 8703 n lombard street. Mr. Aguillon was not known to be associated with any local gangs but may have been associated with illicit drugs. Multiple witnesses report seeing three subjects exit a vehicle and assault the victim while a fourth drove. The vehicle has been described as an early 70’s to 80’s dark-colored sedan that was heavily dented. The subjects have been described as hispanic men in their mid-twenties while one was wearing a red football jersey.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Allen HamiltonAge
24Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 15, 1977, an employee of the portland development commission observed a body floating in the willamette river near the ankeny pump station at approximately 2:15 pm. Multnomah county sheriff’s river patrol retrieved the victim, 24-year-old allen james hamilton, a native american male, from the river and placed him on a float near the pump station. An autopsy concluded that mr. Hamilton had been stabbed, but died as the result of drowning. Mr. Hamilton was reported to be a transient and had issues with alchol. He was last seen on august 12, at the tacoma tavern at approximately 5:00 pm. He was drinking with two unidentified african-american males and one unidentified white male.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Jason ChildersAge
27Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 17, 1997, at approximately 4:20 am, a customer stepped into the plaid pantry at 917 sw gibbs st. Near ohsu to find the clerk jason childers, a 27-year-old white male, deceased on the floor. It was determined that mr. Childers died of multiple gunshot wounds while restocking the shelves of the plaid pantry. Mr. Childers was described as a mild-mannered, good person with a slightly childish personality. He had no criminal record or contacts with the police. No cash was missing from the cash register and childers’ wallet was still present. Detectives were able to determine that mr. Childers was last seen alive by a customer buying a pack of cigarettes between 3:45 and 4:00 am.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Ye BillyAge
59Cause of Death
TraumaInfo
Early in the morning on july 3, 1985, a passerby noticed a man lying in a landscaped area next to the portland fire bureau on sw ash and front avenue. Police responded to find the victim, ye nashwood billy, a 59- year-old native american man, deceased. An autopsy revealed that mr. Billy had died as the result of blunt force trauma. Ye nashwood billy was a known transient in the southwest and northwest portland area who was a known chronic alcohol user and possible drug user. Mr. Billy had no known enemies.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Xuong ChauAge
28Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 28, 1988, xuong “tom” chau, a 28-year-old vietnamese man, was working in the back room of tom’s hock shop on the 500 block of se 82nd when two asian, likely vietnamese, males entered the store at approximately 10:30 am. One of the males entered the back room and shot xuong. Mr. Chau’s mother witnessed the shooting. Mr. Chau was transported to an area hospital and died soon after from his wounds. Xuong “tom” chau was the owner of tom’s hock shop. It was reported that stolen items and illicit drugs may have been sold out of tom’s hock shop on occasion. The two unidentified asian males have been described as being in their early to mid twenties with small builds. These two males also stole a small amount of jewelry from the jewelry case within the store.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Winston MotonAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
T approximately 7:37 p.M. On january 31, 2004, an unidentified african-american man shot and killed winston moton on the sidewalk of northwest couch street in between 5th and 6th avenues. Mr. Moton, a 29-year-old man, had been talking with several other men when one of the men pulled out a handgun, shooting and killing mr. Moton. The suspect is described as an african american male, 25 to 40 years of age, medium to stocky build with a short afro wearing a dark coat.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Willy PenlandAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
In the early morning hours of june 5, 1983, a friend of harold penland’s, who was known to everyone as willy nelson, came to willy’s residence . This friend found the screen door shut, but the interior door open. After knocking repeatedly, honking his car horn and trying to contact willy on the phone, this friend entered the home he found willy and his wife, laura penland, shot to death. Willy’s neighbors told police that he would have many visitors throughout the day and night that would stay for a short period of time. Willy’s house was fortified; it had bars on the windows and doors. There was no sign of forced entry into the house. Given that willy was security conscious, it is possible that he allowed entry to his residence to someone that he knew. Robbery may have been a motive for the perpetrator. Investigators believe that numerous people have information about these homicides that could result in a break in the case.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Laura PenlandAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
In the early morning hours of june 5, 1983, a friend of harold penland’s, who was known to everyone as willy nelson, came to willy’s residence . This friend found the screen door shut, but the interior door open. After knocking repeatedly, honking his car horn and trying to contact willy on the phone, this friend entered the home he found willy and his wife, laura penland, shot to death. Willy’s neighbors told police that he would have many visitors throughout the day and night that would stay for a short period of time. Willy’s house was fortified; it had bars on the windows and doors. There was no sign of forced entry into the house. Given that willy was security conscious, it is possible that he allowed entry to his residence to someone that he knew. Robbery may have been a motive for the perpetrator. Investigators believe that numerous people have information about these homicides that could result in a break in the case.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Willie Banks JrAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 15, 1996, at approximately 8:30 p.M., willie banks jr, a 19-year-old black male, was driving in his car with his girlfriend in the area of ne 15th and prescott. They decided to stop at a local grocery store. Mr. Banks went into the store to make a purchase and upon his return, discovered a subject talking to his girlfriend, who was still seated in the car. Apparently, words were exchanged between this subject and mr banks. A single gunshot rang out and mr. Banks died at that location. Mr. Banks was not armed. Witnesses at the scene describe the suspect as a black male,5’11”, 165 lbs. This subject has not been identified. Detectives believe that the shooter is known to a number of people, but these people refuse to cooperate. Over time, attitudes about incidents like this can change. Investigators would like to encourage these witnesses or anyone with information about this homicide to step forward and share the information that they may have.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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William McReynoldsAge
74Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On december 17, 1989, the body of william (bill) t. Mcreynolds was discovered in his one bedroom apartment at 230 ne 28th, #203 by mark rantovich. There was no sign of forced entry into the apartment and mr rantovich entered using a key previously supplied to him by mr. Mcreynolds. Mr. Mcreynolds, a 74-year-old retired clergyman, was laying in his bed, bound, and had been stabbed to death when he was found. Investigators later determined that an atm card and jewelry were missing from the apartment. Acting on records from mr. Mcreynolds' bank regarding the use of his atm card, investigators contacted a subject who used his atm card at 24th and burnside on december 16, 1989. This person described two white males who had used a card just prior to him and again just after his use. One of these white males matched the description of mr, rantovich. The clothing description of this white male also matched the clothing that mr, rantovich told investigators he was wearing that night. Mr rantovich became a person of interest in this homicide. Mark steven rantovich is a white male born august 4, 1963 and is 6', 160 lbs. He told investigators that he had no employment, was on probation at the time and that he survived by committing sexual acts for money. In january 2004, mr. Rantovich died in salt lake city, utah. Investigators would like to talk to any acquaintances of mr. Rantovich about any statements he may have made about any incidents in portland, any conversation about “bill” or any conversations regarding the death of any of mr. Rantovich’s acquaintances.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Wilbur JonesAge
58Cause of Death
Traumatic Neck InjuryInfo
Wilbur jones resided in an apartment on the 6800 block of ne union avenue (now martin luther king, jr. Boulevard). On the early afternoon of june 16, 1975, the apartment manager knocked on mr. Jones’ door. When he did not answer, the manager entered the apartment to find mr. Jones deceased and the residence in disarray. Police responded and discovered that mr. Jones, a 58-year-old white male, had been beaten and died from traumatic neck injury. Wilbur jones was reported to have drunk excessively and was in poor general health. He required either a wheelchair or a walking cane in order to aid him walking. He was reported to have associated with known prostitutes. A neighbor reported seeing an unidentified african-american man at the door to his apartment at approximately 12:30 that morning. He has been described as being 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds, with medium-length black hair and a small mustache. He was reported to be wearing black trousers, black shoes, a black, wide-brimmed hat, and a suit coat length yellow leather jacket.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Wendy LimAge
34Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
At approximately 3:30 am on may 28, 1997, wendy kay lim, a 34-year-old white female, was riding in the front passenger seat of an associate’s car near the intersection of n. Webster and n. Albina st. A white car with two african-american male occupants approached their vehicle where ms. Lim and her friend had stopped on the street to talk to a friend named “bobby.” the passenger of the white car shot into the car multiple times, fatally wounding wendy lim and wounding her associate. Ms. Lim was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead a short timeAgency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Warren OgdenAge
44Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
At approximately 6:30 am on the morning of june 14, 1993, a man driving to work saw what appeared to be a man sleeping in the bushes near ne 33rd and marine drive. The man drove down to the location of the body and saw that the victim was dead. The victim, warren james ogden, a 44-year old african-american man, had died as the result of apparent stab wounds. Mr. Ogden was last seen just after midnight by an acquaintance in the area of ne stafford and rodney. Mr. Ogden’s late model, dark blue honda accord was found later that day in the area of ne 8th and holman street. Warren ogden was unmarried, lived alone, and had no record of criminal activity or drug use. It was reported by many that mr. Ogden dated multiple women at a time, some he met through dating services and personal ads.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Victor SmithAge
32Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 5, 1986, an employee of a warehouse in the 2800 block of ne argyle street was near the columbia slough at approximately 6:35 am when he discovered a deceased individual near the slough. Police responded and found that the victim, victor white, a 32-year-old white man, had been shot and set ablaze prior to his discovery. Victor smith was originally from spokane, washington, and had prior contacts with police regarding theft and burglary. He was also reported to be a user of methamphetamines and possibly carried firearms. Investigators discovered that victor smith was in the portland area in a stolen semi truck to sell stolen semi truck parts. He was in the company of another white male approximately 30 years of age just prior to his murder.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Vickie WilliamsAge
19Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
At approximately 6:25 pm on april 23, 1984, two friends were walking along the edge of a parking lot behind the apartment complex on the 1900 block of ne multnomah street when they observed what looked to be a female lying under some tree branches partially down the embankment where recent rail construction was taking place along interstate 84. Police were called and discovered vickie williams, a 19-year-old african-american woman, deceased along the embankment. An autopsy revealed that she died as the result of stab wounds. It was rumored that vickie williams occasionally engaged in prostitution. She was the mother of a young child at the time of her murder. Vickie was last seen on the evening of march 18 on the 2400 block of ne union avenue (now martin luther king, jr. Boulevard). She was last seen wearing a red blouse, dark pants with multicolored pin striping, white dirty tennis shoes, and a full length, dark purple raincoat.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Veronica JamesAge
24Cause of Death
Traumatic Head InjuriesInfo
At approximately 11:45 am on the morning of january 19, 1999, a neighbor walking on se taylor st. Noticed a suspicious canvas bag lying in the driveway of a vacant house that was for sale at 9145 se taylor st. Since the bag had not been present the previous day, the neighbor called the police. Police officers arrived to inspect the bag and found the victim, veronica sue james, a 24-year-old white woman deceased inside. An autopsy revealed that ms. James had died of traumatic head injuries. Veronica james was a reported user of methamphetamines and possibly engaged in prostitution to support her drug use. She was the mother of three young daughters at the time of her death. Ms. James was possibly last seen near the intersection of se 82nd avenue and stark street on the morning of january 18.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Robert CespedesAge
35Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 10, 2004, at 5:18 a.M., officers responded to 3707 se 33rd avenue, on reports of an assault in progress. Upon arrival, they found the victim, robert valentino cespedes, a 35-year-old white male, lying on the ground with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Mr. Cespedes was still alive when officers found him and had him transported to a local hospital. Mr. Cespedes initially survived his gunshot wound, but on november 15, 2007, died from seizures as a result of the gunshot.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Vernon AntonAge
57Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
N december 16, 1977, at approximately 1030 a.M., vernon richard anton was found beaten to death at his home, 4760 ne prescott. The victim was last seen alive on december 13, so the exact time of death is not known. The crime scene indicated that forced entry was made into his residence. Vernon anton was a 57 year old, single white male, who rented a room at the location. He worked as a musician and bartender but at the time of his death he was unemployed. He was known to frequent taverns in the area to include the backstabber, 5 spot, the kort haus, the nightcap and the glass house. There was no indication from the interviews of mr. Anton’s associates that he had any enemies or had received any prior threats.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Tyrone JonesAge
27Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
N july 22, 1993, residence heard a single gunshot near the 5900 block of n. Haight avenue and discovered a man down on the curb. Police were called and officers discovered the victim, tyrone jones, a 27-year-old african-american man, had died from a gunshot wound. Tyrone jones had been employed at a gas station near the time of his death and was reported to have been dealing small amounts of marijuana. Mr. Jones was reported to be an associate of a local blood gang, but was not actively participating in gang activities prior to his death. Mr. Jones’ vehicle was found 3 days later less than a mile away from the crime scene.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Tyrone HayesAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 11, 1994, at approximately 1:20 a.M., tyrone marquette hayes was in his bedroom in the 5800 block of ne killingsworth street. Tyrone and his girlfriend were talking when shots rang out from the street. As tyrone stood up, he was shot in the head. 911 was called, emergency personnel responded and tyrone was transported to a local hospital. Responding police officers located numerous bullet strikes to tyrone’s residence. Two vehicles parked in front of the residence also suffered damage from bullet strikes. Investigators believe the gunfire originated from the street in front of tyron’s residence, and was a classic drive-by shooting. Tyrone’s girlfriend was unharmed. Tyrone’s mother, who was sleeping in another bedroom in the residence, was also unharmed. At the hospital, tyrone had surgery and was in critical condition. He later died as a result of the bullet wound to the head. Neighbors reported seeing a dark blue or black vehicle hurriedly depart the area. Investigators have been unable to determine if the occupants of that vehicle were responsible for tyrone’s death. The investigation continues.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Tyrone AbrahamAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On the afternoon of tuesday, november 7, 2000, a 9-1-1 call was received asking for the police to respond to an apartment address in the 12300 block of southeast kelly st. The caller stated his cousin had just been shot by intruders into the apartment. When police arrived, they found the deceased, tyrone duane abraham, in the apartment he shared with his girlfriend, corrine hoffard. She was not home at the time of the shooting, but the two-year-old son of mr. Abraham and ms. Hoffard was in the apartment at the time of the shooting. Mr. Abraham was shot in full view of his two-year-old son and his cousin, who had placed the 911 call. Mr. Abraham’s cousin was able to provide the police with a description of the intruders. He also said one of the intruders identified himself as “jb” and was apparently known to the victim. It was also apparent from the circumstances of the homicide that the homicide was planned in advance of the intruders’ entry into the apartment. A neighbor reported seeing subjects flee from the apartment to a white 4-door vehicle which then left the area on southeast kelly st. There had been reports to the police about drug activity in the apartment complex. Mr. Abraham had been arrested for drug possession in the past and also had been known to have gang contacts.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Tracy MccalipAge
23Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
At approximately noon on june 3, 1985, an individual was in the process of mowing a field near the intersection of ne 47th and elrod road when he discovered a deceased female lying in the field. Police responded to find tracy mccalip, a 23-year-old white woman, had been shot to death. The area in which tracy was found was known to be a “lovers lane” area. Tracy mccalip was reported to have associated with individuals who were encouraging her to engage in prostitution. She was last seen alive on may 31 at the intersection of ne 20th and sandy boulevard at approximately 9:30 pm.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Tracy JohnsonAge
33Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 20, 1997, tracy johnson, a 33-year-old white man, was last seen by his father as he dropped tracy off at 7635 se johnson creek blvd. In milwaukie to return some glassware that he had stolen. Mr. Johnson had been reportedly involved with drugs and was associated with those who manufacture meth. Tracy johnson has not been seen or heard from since his father dropped him off on july 20,Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Tracey BirkenfieldAge
31Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On the evening of july 3, 1987, an individual walking near the intersection of nw 1st and everett street found the victim, tracey birkenfield, a 31-year-old white man, deceased in the grassy area northeast of the intersection. An autopsy revealed mr. Birkenfield died as the result of multiple stab wounds. Tracey birkenfield was reported to be a transient who frequented the lower area of old town and was a heavy user of drugs. It is believed that mr. Birkenfield may have been killed due to problems regarding a bad drug deal.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Toyreia MartinAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Early in the morning on june 22,1995, officers were called to the 500 block of ne ivy street at approximately 4:00 am after multiple reports of shots fired. Officers were unable to find anything amiss in the neighborhood. At approximately 7:30 in the morning, a neighbor observed the residence at 526 ne ivy st. To be riddled with bullet holes and called portland police. Officers responded, finding toyreia “toya” sonea martin, a 21-year old african-american woman, lying deceased in her bed. An autopsy was performed and ms. Martin’s cause of death was determined to be the result of multiple gunshot wounds to the torso. Toya martin was known to have a criminal record as well having affiliations with multiple gangs in the area. Investigators believe this to be gang-related.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Tom SwiftAge
57Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On september 18, 2004, at about 1:00 p.M., portland fire bureau (pfb) responded to 9742 n james street, to the report of smoke coming from the house. Once pfb was on scene they observed smoke inside the residence. They made entry into the home where the victim, thomas swift, a 57-year-old white male, was lying on the ground of the main floor of the residence. Firefighters pulled the mr. Swift out of the house and found he had a gunshot wound. The state medical examiner later determined that mr. Swift had died from his gunshot wound. Mr. Smith was described as being a very private person and would not disclose information regarding his personal life. He was known to frequent sauvie island on columbia beach. The cold case unit would like anyone with information regarding this case to contact them.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Timothy HoytAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 28, 1987, two young men were searching for discarded bottles for their redemption value. They were looking in an area that was commonly used as a dump site by area residents. They found the partially decomposed body of timothy hoyt. Investigators determined that mr. Hoyt was known to associate with methamphetamine users. He was last seen alive at the address of 9506 n. Edison. Prior to that address being searched by detectives, it was consumed in an arson fire. The investigation also revealed that it is unlikely that mr. Hoyt was killed at the dump site where his body was recovered. Mr. Hoyt’s body was mutilated, but not beyond recognition. The suspect(s) in this case left mr. Hoyt’s mutilated body at the location where it was found in an apparent attempt to conceal his death. It didn’t work. A person of interest in this case is john macabee geary who also goes by the name of john thorsinger. He was described (in 1987) as a white male, 5’8”, 160 lbs, blonde hair with numerous tattoos on his arms and hands. Mr. Geary does not currently reside in the portland area. Detectives are also interested in talking to joann n. Reed, also known as debra behe or yo yo. She was born in 1967. Her mother resided in the area of 162nd and powell.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Timm KrugerAge
47Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On september 29, 1997, a newspaper delivery man came across the victim lying in the street next to his bicycle near the intersection of north haight avenue and killingsworth street. The victim, 47-year-old white male timothy warren “timm” kruger, was deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. A witness reported seeing a small to mid-sized older model sedan with a white or light-colored hood and roof with its headlights off strike the victim at the time of the shooting. Timm kruger was reported to be an avid bike rider. He worked at freightliner on swan island and would often ride his bike to work. Timm kruger also struggled with mental health and addiction issues.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Tine TruongAge
19Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On august 28, 1993, a party was being held on the 500 block of ne 80th that was being attended by various youths of vietnamese descent. At approximately 10:30 pm, a passenger in a red van began firing at a group standing outside the party. Tien hoang truong, a 19-year-old vietnamese man, was struck and died at the scene. Tien hoang truong was from seattle and was a member of a vietnamese gang out of seattle that had close ties with a local vietnamese gang. The passenger of the red van who shot at the group has been described by witnesses as being a vietnamese man, 5 foot 3 inches tall, approximately 140 pounds with black hair. The van has been described as being a 1979 chevrolet van, red in color with yellow stripe.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Thompson LyAge
41Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On may 15, 2005, at 1:19 a.M., officers responded to sw yamhill between sw 2nd and sw 3rd street, to the report of a shooting. Upon arrival they found the victim, thompson tony ly, a 41-year-old asian male, had died from an apparent gunshot wound. Witnesses reported seeing a gold honda accord, with spinner type wheels, with possibly five occupants leaving the scene. The occupants of the vehicle were described as being african-american males in their 20’s. The subject sitting in the back seat on the driver side was reported firing his gun six to seven times out the window. He was wearing black sweatpants, a red and white baseball hat and white shoes.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Teresa WineAge
14Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 8, 1976, police responded to a field near the intersection of ne 33rd avenue and stafford street at approximately 3:55 pm. Upon arrival, officers were contacted by witnesses stating they had discovered a deceased woman near the columbia slough. An investigation led police to confirm that the victim, a 14-year-old white woman, was teresa wine through dental records. An autopsy revealed that teresa had bled to death and had died sometime between july 7and the 8. Investigators believe that teresa had been murdered somewhere else and her body had been dumped in the field.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Thomas RyanAge
42Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 19, 1989, officers responded to 4509 sw vermont street, apt#1, on the request of a welfare check. Upon officers arriving at the location, they found the apartment to be locked. Officers contacted the manager of the apartment complex and he was able to gain entry into the residence. Upon entering the apartment, they found the victim, thomas patrick ryan, a 42-year-old, white male, deceased due to homicidal violence. Mr. Ryan’s vehicle was missing from his apartment and it was believed that the suspect may have taken it. The vehicle, a 1979 chevrolet monte carlo, brown two-tone in color, was found in washington state directly across from umatilla, oregon, where the vehicle was last seen. A possible suspect driving the vehicle was described as being a white male, 20 years of age, about 5’8” tall, about 140-150 pounds with a slender build, with red hair and a red beard. The cold case unit would like anyone with information regarding this case to contact them.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Thomas MyersAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 16, 1980, at about 11:15 p.M., officers responded to 1117 sw stark street, apt# 221 (which was the fairfield hotel), to the reports of a dead body. Upon arriving at the location, the victim, thomas bruce myers, a 29-year-old white male, was found deceased due to homicidal violence.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
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Thang NguyenAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 25, 1993, at approximately 12:34 p.M., residents in the area of the 1400 block of se belmont heard gunshots. A neighbor left his apartment and went across the street to 1403 se belmont, a video rental store. On the sidewalk in front of the store, he found the owner, thang thi nguyen, also known to neighbors as “lilly,” lying on the sidewalk. She was bleeding and obviously seriously hurt. She said to the neighbor, “they killed me, they killed me.” 911 was called, medical personnel responded and transported ms. Nguyen to the hospital, where she later died. An autopsy determined that ms. Nguyen died of gunshot wounds. A passing motorist that day notified police later that he saw two asian males running from the area at about the time of the shooting. Another motorist had driven by the store earlier in the day and saw two young asian males standing at the door of the video store. A white midsize vehicle may be associated with these two males. Based upon ms. Nguyen’s statement that “they” killed me, investigators believe that it is likely that more than one person was involved in this shooting. Ms. Nguyen was known to many in the area and described as “the nicest person in the neighborhood”. Her family told investigators that she was not the kind of person to resist if someone was trying to rob her. She would just give them the money. Investigators are unsure if robbery was a motive, but believe that ms. Nguyen’s purse may have been taken.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Terrence NorrisAge
28Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On october 13, 1999, at approximately 4 am, 911 received calls from occupants of homes in the 6200 block of n. Kerby avenue regarding shots fired. Portland police officers responded to that location and discovered a white mazda 323 parked at the curb. The responding officers noted that the passenger door of the vehicle was open and they could see that a person was in the driver’s seat. Upon further investigation, the officers discovered that the person in the driver’s seat was secured there with the vehicle shoulder and lap belt. They could also see that this person was deceased. Homicide detectives were called and responded to the scene. Homicide detectives also observed that the passenger door of the vehicle was open. They noted that the driver's side door window was shattered. The detectives were able to determine that the victim was terrence andre norris, a 28-year-old african-american man. He was wearing a red hat, a dark blue coat, light blue sweatpants and tennis shoes. An autopsy determined that mr. Norris died of multiple gunshot wounds most likely originating from the passenger seat area of the vehicle.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Terrence DemildenhallAge
22Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
In the early morning hours before dawn on september 2, 1986, terrence demildenhall, a 22-year-old white male transient, was found shot to death next to the seawall in waterfront park just 100 yards north of the morrison bridge. Mr. Demildenhall was last seen alive sleeping in the same spot at approximately 12:30 am. Just 5 months later on february 27, 1987, fred edgi, a 36-year-old northwest native american originally from canada, was found shot to death under the west side of the burnside bridge near front avenue (now naito parkway) just before dawn. A handwritten note was found near the body claiming responsibility. Fred was a talented amateur artist who had recently came to portland a few days before he was killed. The circumstances for the murders of terrence and fred are remarkably similar. Both were transients found shot to death in their sleeping bags in the early morning hours less than half of a mile apart. Terrence and fred had been described as heavy drinkers of alcohol. Investigators believe these two homicides are connected and may have been committed by the same individual.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Terrence CampbellAge
36Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On october 11, 1997, at approximately 4:20 am, terrence campbell was participating in an alleged drug transaction when an unidentified white man in a vehicle shot and killed him on the 800 block of nw davis street. Mr. Campbell, a 36-year-old african-american man, was reported to be a known drug dealer. The unidentified white male was reported to have been the potential customer in the alleged drug deal and was the passenger in a small 1990’s white honda or toyota car driven by a white woman.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Tameka HartleyAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 21, 2005, at 7:15 p.M., officers responded to 5904 ne 9th avenue, to the report of a shooting. Upon officers arriving at the location, they found the victim, tameka rene hartley, a 25-year-old african-american female had been shot while standing on her front porch. Medics responded to the residence and transported her to a local hospital. Ms. Hartley died while in surgery from the gunshot wound. Witnesses reported seeing a vehicle heading north on 9th avenue driving slowly. They reported hearing and seeing about six shots fired from the passenger side of the vehicle in the direction of ms. Hartley’s residence. The vehicle was described as a dark-colored, small to mid-sized two-door car speeding north on 9th avenue following the shots. The cold case unit would like anyone with information regarding this case to contact them.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Sven JanssonAge
22Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On january 27, 1994, a resident near the 600 block of n humboldt street heard gunshots at approximately 2:30 am and found the victim, sven jansson, a 22-year-old white man deceased on the sidewalk. Sven jansson had been recently released from prison for bank robbery and was known to use drugs. He was last seen speaking with an unidentified african-american man riding a bicycle near the area where his body was found. The unidentified african-american man has been described as being 20 to 25 years old, 5 foot 8 inches tall with medium-length jheri curls.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Sven GomezAge
32Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On march 25, 1999, central precinct officers were summoned to an apartment building in the 2100 block of nw davis street by the manager of the apartments. When the officers contacted the manager, he told them that there was a “foul odor” emanating from apt #106. He also told them that apt 106 was rented to a subject named sven gomez. The manager let the officers into the apartment and as they searched, they discovered the partially decomposed body of a male. They were unable to determine at the time if it was the body of sven gomez. The person that was found in the apartment presented in such a manner that the officers immediately contacted homicide detectives. Homicide detectives responded, searched the scene and attended the autopsy of the found body. The autopsy revealed that the person died of asphyxiation. The body was identified as sven rodriguez gomez. Sven gomez was a 32-year-old hispanic male immigrant from columbia, south america. Investigators believe that he was last seen alive on march 17, 1999. He was employed as a bus boy at a nearby restaurant. He was openly gay and frequented bars in downtown portland.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Stephen MountAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 2, 1979, at about 12:55 p.M., officers responded to the east bank of the willamette river just south of the steele bridge, to the report of a body in the river. Upon arriving the officers located the victim, stephen donald mount, a 23-year-old white male, whose body was halfway in the river. When officers pulled mr. Mount out of the river they determined that he had died from homicidal violence. Witnesses have reported mr. Mount may have had an argument with two hispanic males the night before the homicide; however, there were no physical descriptions regarding the subjects. The cold case unit would like anyone with information regarding this case to contact them.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Sherry FusonAge
24Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Early in the morning on january 13, 1976, sherry lynn fuson was found deceased by her husband in the hallway of the second floor of their house on the 800 block of se 32nd avenue. Sherry, a 24 year-old white female, had been beaten and shot to death. Sherry fuson had worked at a local massage parlor on 82nd avenue and was a known prostitute. Three young children were present when she was murdered.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Shawn CrawfordAge
41Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 18, 2010, at 10:14 pm, 41-year-old shawn decoal crawford was at the corner of n. Albina and jessup, having just left a residence in the 5700 block of n. Albina. Numerous shots rang out and shawn fell to the ground. A portland police officer was in the area, heard the shots and immediately responded to their location. There, he found shawn on the ground and it appeared to him that shawn was deceased. This officer did not see any obvious suspects upon his arrival. Responding detectives interviewed people in the area, and determined that two male subjects were seen hurriedly leaving the area just after people heard the gun shots.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Sharveil MoorerAge
26Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 28, 2000, sharveil moorer left the going street market approximately 10:50 pm after buying a pack of cigarettes. Mr. Moorer, a 26-year-old african-american man, arrived at his father’s house on the 4600 block of n vancouver avenue a few minutes after 11:00 screaming that he had been shot by an unidentified subject in a vehicle. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died from his wounds. Sharveil moorer was reported to be a former member of the kerby block crips and worked with his father in the scrap metal business.Agency
Crime Stoppers of OR
Name
Sharon RyanAge
Cause of Death
MissingInfo
On december 16, 1976, 17-year old sharon ryan was making cookies at her sister’s house in the 2400 block of ne flanders. Sharon realized that there were no eggs at her sister’s house and that she needed some for the cookie recipe. She told her sister that she was going to walk to a nearby store to buy eggs and would be right back. She never returned. When sharon had not returned in about a half-hour, her sister became alarmed and began to search the neighborhood with her husband. After searching for approximately one-and-a-half hours, they called the police and made out a missing report on sharon. Sharon’s sister told the police that sharon was a high school senior at grant high school, was very reliable and had never done anything like this before. On december 18, 1976, friends and family of sharon ryan again searched the area and a friend found an egg carton and broken eggs in a parking lot near sharon’s home. Sharon’s body was subsequently found in an isolated, grassy area next to the parking lot and had been partially covered with plant material. Portland police responded to the scene and an autopsy revealed that sharon had been sexually assaulted and died from homicidal violence.Agency
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