Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Jesse Calhoun Indicted in Shocking Oregon Murder Case

8/6/2025

48 11

Summary

Story summary

Jesse Lee Calhoun has been indicted for the shocking 2022 murder of Kristin Smith in Multnomah County, Oregon. Facing charges of second-degree murder and abuse of a corpse, Calhoun is also connected to the tragic deaths of three other women. As the investigation into a fifth victim unfolds, his trial is scheduled for 2027.

1 of 1

Story summary

Jesse Lee Calhoun has been indicted for the shocking 2022 murder of Kristin Smith in Multnomah County, Oregon. Facing charges of second-degree murder and abuse of a corpse, Calhoun is also connected to the tragic deaths of three other women. As the investigation into a fifth victim unfolds, his trial is scheduled for 2027.