Suspected Oregon serial killer indicted in death of 6th woman
Key Points:
- Multnomah County prosecutors have indicted Jesse Calhoun on first-degree manslaughter in connection with the death of Elizabeth “Libby” Gibson, whose remains have not yet been found.
- Gibson, a 32-year-old Portland woman, was believed to have been killed on November 18, 2022, and was reported missing by a friend in March 2023.
- Calhoun previously pleaded not guilty to charges including second-degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the deaths of five other women found in rural areas of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.
- The new manslaughter charge has led to a scheduled arraignment on Monday, with potential impacts on court scheduling as prosecutors and defense prepare their cases.
- Authorities continue to seek information from the public regarding Gibson’s disappearance and death, urging anyone with knowledge to contact Detective Jeff Pontius.