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Sheriff identifies 5 victims in Washington County homicide investigation
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Key Points:
- Five people were found dead in a homicide investigation at a rural property near Forest Grove, Oregon, identified as Mary Elizabeth Kimsey, Rowan Karla Kimsey, Stella Jade Kimsey, Linsey Mae Haraldsen, and Alvin Raymond Chu.
- The suspect, Benjamin Parker, Stella Kimsey’s boyfriend, was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Enumclaw, Washington, inside a vehicle belonging to one of the victims.
- Investigators tracked Parker using cell phone pings and license plate recognition technology, leading to his discovery behind a grocery store after multiple sightings in Enumclaw.
- Two cats and two dogs were also found dead on the property, with a third cat euthanized due to severe injuries; livestock has been rehomed.
- Authorities have notified the victims’ families, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office plans to hold a news conference to provide further updates as the investigation continues.
