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Sheriff Names Benjamin Parker Suspected in Oregon Killings

8/26/2026

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Sheriff's Office Names Suspect

Sheriff’s Office named Benjamin Charles Parker, 36, as suspect and said he died by suicide in Enumclaw.
Firefighters found five dead people and animals at a fire on Northwest Otis Lane, Forest Grove, Oregon.
Detective Shannon Wilde said Parker likely knew the victims and killings were not random.
Victims were Kimsey women, Linsey Mae Haraldsen, and Alvin Raymond Chu.
Two cats, two dogs died and a third animal was euthanized.

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Sheriff Detectives Trace

Detectives used Parker’s cellphone pings and license-plate camera logs to locate his movements in Enumclaw.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Detective Unit, with the Major Crimes Team, leads the investigation.
State forensics, K-9 units and county animal services are processing the heavily vegetated property.
Authorities posted case number 50-26-11866 and asked tips at 503-629-0111.

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Sheriff's Office Names Suspect

Sheriff’s Office named Benjamin Charles Parker, 36, as suspect and said he died by suicide in Enumclaw.
Firefighters found five dead people and animals at a fire on Northwest Otis Lane, Forest Grove, Oregon.
Detective Shannon Wilde said Parker likely knew the victims and killings were not random.
Victims were Kimsey women, Linsey Mae Haraldsen, and Alvin Raymond Chu.
Two cats, two dogs died and a third animal was euthanized.

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