Portland Murder Suspect Jesse Calhoun Indicted for Deaths of Three Women – Breaking News Update

Portland, Oregon – The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office announced on Friday that Jesse Calhoun has been indicted on murder charges for the deaths of three women in the Portland area. A grand jury returned an indictment on Thursday, charging Calhoun with three counts of second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree abuse of a corpse in connection with the deaths of Charity Lynn Perry, Bridget Leanne Webster, and Joanna Speaks. All three women, along …

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Grand Jury to Hear Testimony on Unsolved Portland Murders of Joanna Speaks and Four Others

Portland, Oregon – A grand jury is set to convene next week to hear testimony regarding the murder of Joanna Speaks, one of five women found dead in the Portland area last year. Speaks, 32, was believed to have been killed in Portland, although her body was discovered in an abandoned barn in Ridgefield, Washington in April 2023. The cause of death was determined to be blunt head and neck injuries, according to the Clark …

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Domestic Dispute Claims Portland Woman’s Life, Third Murder Victim of 2024

PORTLAND, Jamaica—Authorities in Portland, Jamaica are investigating the tragic death of 46-year-old Merylin Whyte, who is believed to be the victim of a domestic dispute. Whyte, a resident of Comfort Castle in the parish, was found dead in her home with multiple stab wounds to her chest and abdomen. The incident, which occurred between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm, marks the third murder in Portland for the year. Police are now searching for Richard Gray, …

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Carjacking Murder Conviction: Portland Man Found Guilty of Killing Victim

Portland, Oregon – A man was found guilty on Tuesday for the murder of a man during a carjacking in Northeast Portland in 2020, according to the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office. The incident took place near the Grotto along Northeast Skidmore Street, where 66-year-old Thomas Hammond was shot and killed on August 20, 2020. Quentin Blackmon, 43, was identified as the perpetrator, and he has been in custody since his arrest on October 2, …

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Portland Man Killed in Random Shooting Identified as Recent Immigrant from Haiti

Portland, Oregon – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on April 15 as 30-year-old Marc-Leon Telean, who had recently relocated to Portland from Haiti. Portland Police Bureau detectives, continuing their active investigation, believe the shooting to be a random act, with Telean having no prior knowledge of the shooter(s). Telean’s tragic death has sent shockwaves through the community, leaving many residents concerned about the safety of the city. The incident …

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Assault Suspects Sought in Portland Police Investigation of Vintage Car Dispute in Pearl District

Portland, Oregon – The Portland Police Bureau is seeking the public’s assistance in locating suspects and witnesses connected to a violent assault in the city’s Pearl District. The incident occurred on February 24, 2024, at around 9:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Northwest 13th Avenue. Central Precinct officers responded to reports of an assault and discovered an adult male with serious injuries. The victim was hospitalized for over a week in a coma, and …

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Portland Waterfront Killing Suspect with History of Violence and Mental Health Issues Arrested

Portland, Oregon – A 29-year-old man with a history of violence and mental health concerns was arrested for allegedly assaulting and killing a man near downtown Portland’s waterfront. Abel Nistor, the suspect, has a troubling past that includes convictions for assaulting and strangling his father, as well as killing the family dog in separate incidents. In 2015, Nistor was sentenced to six months in jail for killing his brother’s Rottweiler with a hammer and knife. …

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Storm Wreaks Havoc in Portland Metro Area: Two Dead, Homes Destroyed

Portland, Oregon – High winds wreaked havoc across the Portland metro area during this weekend’s winter storm, leading to the tragic deaths of two individuals. A tree falling on an RV in Southeast Portland resulted in one fatality, while in Lake Oswego, another person lost their life after a tree crashed through their home. Many neighborhoods also suffered extensive damage from fallen trees, leaving residents to grapple with the aftermath of the destructive storm. Survivors …

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Assault Suspects Sought by Portland Police After Man Left in Coma

Portland, Oregon – The Portland Police Bureau is seeking assistance from the public to locate suspects and witnesses linked to a brutal assault in the Pearl District at the end of February. On the evening of February 24th, officers were called to the 900 block of Northwest 13th Avenue following reports of an assault. Upon arrival, they discovered a man with severe injuries. The victim was rushed to a local hospital, where he remained in …

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Safety Concerns Spike in Portland After 73-Year-Old Brutally Attacked at Waterfront

Portland, Oregon – Following a brutal assault on a 73-year-old man at the waterfront, residents are expressing concerns about safety in the area. The victim’s family is particularly shaken by the incident, feeling on edge in a city they once considered safe. The elderly man, who has not been identified, was viciously attacked by unknown assailants at the waterfront. This act of violence has left the community reeling and questioning the safety of their neighborhood. …

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