Weston, OR Area Cold Cases

Name

Thomas Sperb

Age

35

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

Thomas sperb was reported missing on oct. 19, 2000. Thomas sperb was last seen on oct. 1, 2000 by his mother, carlene manley as she was leaving for work. Mr. Sperb was on foot near his mother's residence and was reportedly going to a neighbor's house but never made it. Mr. Sperb left behind his wallet and identification and all other belongings. Foul play is suspected. Mr. Sperb has not been seen or heard from since oct. 1, 2000.

Agency

Clackamas County Sheriff

Name

Geoffrey Brown

Age

5

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Five-year-old geoffrey brown and 7-year-old leslie brown were found murdered on march 12, 1975 at 4:45 p.M. Each had been shot twice in the head while lying on a coat in a small clearing in mciver park, near the city of estacada.

Agency

Clackamas County Sheriff

Name

Leslie Brown

Age

7

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Five-year-old geoffrey brown and 7-year-old leslie brown were found murdered on march 12, 1975 at 4:45 p.M. Each had been shot twice in the head while lying on a coat in a small clearing in mciver park, near the city of estacada.

Agency

Clackamas County Sheriff

Name

Patricia Otto

Age

24

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Lewiston Police Department

Name

Robyn Kenworthy

Age

20

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 10/22/1988, Robyn's body was found about 11 miles up Reiter Rd. And Deer Flats Rd., East of Gold Bar. She was known to frequent Pioneer Sq., The Ave. In the University District and the Fremont Fellowship in Seattle. She also worked as an exotic dancer in Seattle and King Co., And was known to use the names Venus and Ginger. Family members last spoke with her on 09/28/1988

Agency

Snohomish County Sheriff

Name

Stoyan Jalamove

Age

47

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 06/07/1987, Jalamov's body was found in the woods off a dirt road, about 3 miles east of Gold Bar on US 2. It was determined that he died around May 1987. His body was dismembered.

Agency

Snohomish County Sheriff

Name

Charles Meyer

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 10/15/1979, Charlie's body was found by a hunter on a logging road 2 miles southwest of Sultan. Charlie was employed in the antique business in Snohomish. He was last seen by his family on the evening of 10/14/1979 when he left Granite Falls to go to Monroe to meet someone regarding antiques.

Agency

Snohomish County Sheriff

Name

Kathleen Stewart

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 07/31/1995, Kathy's body was found off Reiter Road, east of Gold Bar. Kathy left her home in the 9600 block of 12th Ave. NW, Seattle on Saturday 07/22/1995. She was last seen in the lounge at the New World Chinese Restaurant in Ballard.

Agency

Snohomish County Sheriff

Name

Vera Alex

Age

34

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On 11/09/1982, the victim's body was found between Highway 2 and the north bank of the Skykomish River in the City of Gold Bar. She was last seen alive on 10/22/1982.

Agency

Snohomish County Sheriff

Name

Joanne Boyer

Age

66

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 3:15 a.M. On Monday March 26, 2018, victim Joanne Boyer was shot and killed by unidentified suspect(s) inside her home in the 30900 block of Webster Rd. E. In the Eatonville area. Several members of Boyer’s family were sleeping inside her home when they awoke to the sound of multiple gunshots being fired at the home from outside. One of the bullets went through a wall and struck the victim, who died at the scene from the gunshot wound. Detectives looking for information on any possible suspects that may be involved in the homicide and/or motives for the homicide. Detectives believe the suspects may have fired at the house from inside a vehicle, and are looking for any information on suspicious vehicles seen in the area around the time of the shooting.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Michae Compton

Age

53

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Orting Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 53-year-old Michael Compton. At 3:15 a.M. On Wednesday February 19th, 2014, the body of homicide victim Michael Compton was found in the front yard of Compton’s residence, located in the 500 block of Ford Lane SW in the City of Orting. The victim had been shot in the head by an unidentified suspect(s). Detectives believe Compton may have been shot during a struggle after interrupting a burglary in his garage sometime between 1:00 a.M. And 3:00 a.M. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons and/or vehicles seen in the victim’s neighborhood in the early morning hours of Wednesday February 19th.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Denny Thornburg

Age

52

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to determine the how victim Denny Thornburg died and to identify any suspects that may have been involved in his death. On the morning of Monday July 16th, 2012, witnesses found a burned out van parked on a remote roadway in the 29700 block of Electron Reservoir Rd. E. In the Orting area. Inside the van investigators found the body of victim Denny Thornburg, a 52 year-old man from the City of Tacoma. Thornburg’s vehicle, a tan Ford Econline Van, was completely destroyed by the fire. Investigators believe the fire occurred several hours before the van was discovered. Denny Thornburg’s family last heard from him on July 12th, 2012. Detectives fear Thornburg’s death may have been a result of foul play and are looking for any information regarding Thornburg’s whereabouts in the days prior to his body being found.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Michael Howard

Age

Cause of Death

Injuries

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Michael Howard. At 4:30 a.M. On Tuesday March 9th, 2010, victim Michael Howard went to investigate a noise outside of his house on in the 17700 block of 147th Ave. E. In the Orting area. When Howard walked into the driveway area, an unidentified suspect struck Howard in the head with a blunt object and then fled. Howard died several days later as a result of his injuries. Howard's girlfriend reported that there had been several previous unreported burglaries at their residence. Detectives believe the previous burglaries may be related to the murder of Michael Howard, and are looking for information on the suspects responsible.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Royce Park

Age

81

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help in solving the murder of an elderly man. On Wednesday May 16th, 2007, deputies found the body of 81 year-old Royce Park under a pile of brush alongside the driveway of his home, located in the 37900 block of 58th Ave Ct E. In Eatonville. The body had been there for at least 2 to 3 days, and the victim died from homicidal violence. Detectives are looking for any information on the victim’s whereabouts and anyone he may have been seen with in the days leading up to the homicide.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Unidentified Female

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department needs your help to identify the remains of a woman, and to help investigators determine how she died and identify any suspects responsible for her death. On October 13th, 1997, a mushroom hunter discovered human bones in a wooded area along Gale Creek Rd. In the Wilkeson area. Investigators have determined that the bones belonged to a woman approximately 30 to 50 years old, likely 5'2" to 5'4" tall, with a slender build and blonde hair. The remains were found with a Pacific Lutheran University sweatshirt, women's size 5 shoes, and women's size 7 pants. Detectives were unable to identify the woman and believe the remains had been there since sometime between September of 1994 and October of 1997.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Michael Numsen

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Michael Numsen. On the afternoon of January 30th, 1995, the body of victim Michael Numsen was found inside of Numsen's mobile home in the 55500 block of 311th Ave. Ct. E. In Ashford. Investigators determined the victim had been shot to death by an unidentified suspect several days before his body was found.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Russell Evans

Age

13

Cause of Death

Vehicle

Info

Agency

Spokane Police Department

Name

Debbi Finnern

Age

30

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Spokane Police Department

Name

William Walker

Age

69

Cause of Death

Other

Info

William “Bill” Walker, 69, was killed in Moses Lake, Washington on August 2, 2008. Bill was in his workshop when he plugged in a boat battery charger that he’d found. The battery charger was actually a pipe bomb that exploded when he plugged it in. The explosion blew a hole in the workshop wall and killed Bill. Less than 10 hours later another pipe bomb, disguised as a police scanner, was found, plugged in and killed another individual across town.

Agency

Grant County Sheriff's Office