Full Breakdown
Father Arrested for Murder of Infant Son in Oregon
3/19/2026, 1:01:50 AM
Incident Overview
Jared Scott Jeremy Stoller, a 27-year-old father from Roseburg, Oregon, has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the death of his 11-month-old son, Jackson James Stoller. The incident began on March 15, 2023, when Stoller called 911 to report his son missing from their hotel room at the Relax Inn in Sutherlin, Oregon. Upon arrival, police found the circumstances surrounding the child's disappearance suspicious.
Confession and Discovery
During interrogation, Stoller allegedly confessed to detectives that he had murdered his son days earlier in Roseburg. He subsequently led authorities to the South Umpqua River, where he claimed to have disposed of the child's body. Divers from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, assisted by the Oregon State Police, recovered Jackson's remains from the river on the same day, shortly before 6:00 p.m. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the cause of death, which remains unclear at this time.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
In addition to the first-degree murder charge, Stoller faces an additional charge of abuse of a corpse. He is currently being held without bond, and if convicted, he could face a lifetime imprisonment. As of now, Stoller has not entered a plea, and his attorney has not provided any comments regarding the case.
Background Context
Court records indicate that Stoller had been ordered to pay child support to the boy’s mother in 2025, raising questions about the custody arrangement that led to Jackson being in his father's care at the time of the incident. The reasons for Stoller booking a hotel room approximately 20 miles from his home remain unclear.
Ongoing Investigation
The Douglas County Major Crimes Team continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Jackson's death. Authorities are seeking any additional information from the public regarding the case, urging anyone with knowledge to contact them at (541) 440-4471 and reference case #26-0836.
Criticism and Community Response
The tragic nature of this case has drawn attention to issues of child safety and parental responsibility. Local advocates for child welfare have expressed concern over the circumstances that allowed this situation to occur, emphasizing the need for better support systems for at-risk families.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Cops from the Sutherlin Police Department responded to the hotel where they immediately determined the circumstances surrounding the child’s disappearance were suspicious.” — Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
- “If he is convicted by a jury, Jared faces lifetime imprisonment.” — Court records
This incident highlights the complexities surrounding child custody and the tragic outcomes that can arise from familial conflicts. The investigation remains active as authorities work to uncover the full details of this case.
