Accused Oregon serial killer charged with murdering 5 women: "My sister isn't here anymore"
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Key Points:
- Jesse Calhoun was arraigned on a fifth second-degree murder charge related to the death of Ashley Real, adding to four previous murder charges involving young women found in the Portland area in 2023.
- Calhoun faces five counts of second-degree murder and four counts of abuse of a corpse, with victims' bodies discovered across a roughly 100-mile radius in Oregon and Washington, raising concerns about a serial killer.
- Ashley Real's father reported prior abuse to police in 2022, but the case became difficult to follow after jurisdiction changes; her body was found in May 2023.
- Calhoun was arrested on unrelated parole warrants in June 2023 and had previously been released early from prison after participating in a firefighting program, though his commutation was later revoked amid the murder investigation.
- Family members of the victims, including Ashley Real’s relatives, expressed grief and frustration during the arraignment, highlighting the emotional toll and the ongoing pursuit of justice.