Deschutes County, OR Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Sperb

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

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cold-case-record__Delap

Name

Jennifer Delap

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Brown

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

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cold-case-record__Brown

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

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cold-case-record__Jolly

Name

Rita Jolly

Age

17

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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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cold-case-record__Golleher

Name

Michael Golleher

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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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cold-case-record__Doe

Name

Jane Doe

Age

3050

Cause of Death

Blunt Force Injury

Info

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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cold-case-record__Reid

Name

Becky Reid

Age

36

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

Agency

Eugene Police Department

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cold-case-record__Wilson

Name

Laurel Wilson

Age

38

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Salem Police Department

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cold-case-record__Bryson

Name

Barbara Bryson

Age

19

Cause of Death

Undisclosed

Info

Agency

Stayton Police Department

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cold-case-record__Doe

Name

John Doe

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On march 19, 2024, the skeletal remains of an adult male were found at ne halsey street and fairview parkway in fairview, oregon. Detectives estimate that the remains had likely been there for nine or more months. The remains are believed to be that of a hispanic or european male in his mid-20s to late-30s. The man had three prior rib fractures, an extra vertebra and some unerupted wisdom teeth

Agency

Multnomah County Sheriff

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cold-case-record__Payne

Name

Erika Payne

Age

9

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

Agency

Salem Police Department

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