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Oregon man indicted in sixth death in serial killing case

Jesse Lee Calhoun faces first-degree manslaughter charge in Elizabeth Gibson's 2022 death, expanding the investigation into six women.

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What to know

  • Calhoun, 41, was indicted Wednesday on first-degree manslaughter in Elizabeth Gibson's 2022 death, expanding the case to six alleged victims.
  • Gibson disappeared in November 2022 and is identified as Calhoun's first alleged victim; her body has not been recovered, unlike the other five women.
  • Calhoun already faces five counts of second-degree murder and four counts of abuse of a corpse in the other deaths; he pleaded not guilty to all charges.
  • Prosecutors vow to pursue accountability in all six cases; Gibson's family welcomed the indictment as 'a definitive step toward justice.'

“And to the extent that individuals have been willing to come forward in the past and provide information to us, no matter how small, that information has led us to where we are here today.”

Melissa Marrero, Multnomah County Senior Deputy District Attorney · NBC News ↗

Jesse Lee Calhoun Accused serial killerNathan Vasquez Multnomah County District AttorneyElizabeth 'Libby' Gibson Alleged victimGovernor Tina Kotek Oregon Governor

Oregon man indicted in sixth death in serial killing case
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    Calhoun indicted in sixth death, first-degree manslaughter in Gibson case

    Jesse Lee Calhoun was indicted by a Multnomah County grand jury on Wednesday on a charge of first-degree manslaughter in the death of Elizabeth Gibson, who disappeared in November 2022. Unlike the other five women, prosecutors charged him with first-degree manslaughter rather than murder. Gibson's body has not been found.

    “We will not stop. We will do everything in our power to hold him accountable and see that justice is done for each and every one of these victims.”
    — District Attorney Nathan Vasquez
    1. 2 outlets Oregon man accused of killing five Portland-area women faces new charge in sixth death

      first by NBC News, 5d ago · also NY Post

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    Gibson's family statement welcomes indictment

    Gibson's siblings released a statement saying they were grateful that justice was being pursued for their sister, describing her as 'kind, creative, and silly' who 'welcomed everyone with love and acceptance.'

    “Libby was kind, creative, and silly. She welcomed everyone with love and acceptance. Her future was tragically taken from her way too soon.”
    — Elizabeth Gibson's siblings
  3. background

    Calhoun indicted in four deaths — Calhoun was indicted in 2024 and 2025 in four of the six deaths. He has been charged with five counts of second-degree murder and four counts of abuse of a corpse. He pleaded not guilty to all charges.

  4. background

    Calhoun identified as person of interest in four deaths — Investigators identified links between the deaths of Ashley Real, Kristin Smith, Charity Perry, and Bridget Webster, identifying Calhoun as a person of interest in July 2023.

  5. background

    Calhoun arrested on parole warrants — Jesse Lee Calhoun, 41, was arrested in June 2023 on unrelated parole warrants before being linked to the deaths.

  6. background

    First victim bodies discovered in Portland area — The bodies of five women in their twenties and thirties were found in early 2023, sparking fears that a serial killer was on the loose in the Portland area. Kristin Smith's body was found on February 19, 2023.

  7. background

    Elizabeth Gibson disappears — Elizabeth 'Libby' Gibson, 32, disappeared on or about November 18, 2022. She would later be identified as the first victim in what prosecutors say is a series of six deaths.

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  1. 2 outlets Accused Oregon killer indicted in connection with death of sixth woman

    first by The Guardian, 7d ago · also KPTV

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