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Grand Jury Indicts Jesse Calhoun with First-Degree Manslaughter for Sixth Victim
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New Manslaughter Indictment in Portland Serial Killer Case
Multnomah County prosecutors announced that a grand jury has indicted Jesse Calhoun on a charge of first-degree manslaughter in connection with the death of Elizabeth “Libby” Gibson, a 32-year-old Portland woman whose remains have not been recovered. The indictment was disclosed at a Wednesday news conference attended by District Attorney Nathan Vasquez, Senior Deputy District Attorney Melissa Marrero, and acting Portland Police Chief Brian Hughes.
Background of the Investigation
Calhoun is already facing multiple indictments for the murders of five women whose bodies were found in rural and wooded locations across northwest Oregon and southwest Washington between early and mid-2023. Those victims—Kristin Smith, Charity Lynn Perry, Joanna Speaks, Bridget Leanne Webster, and Ashley Real—were linked to Calhoun after a multi-agency investigation that began in 2022. A friend reported Gibson missing in early 2023; detectives later gathered sufficient evidence to connect Calhoun to her death, prompting the new manslaughter charge.
Official Statements & Responses
District Attorney Vasquez expressed that the indictment represents “a definitive step toward justice” for Gibson’s family. Senior Deputy Marrero noted that Calhoun is scheduled for arraignment on the manslaughter indictment on the upcoming Monday at 1:30 p.m. before Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Celia Howes, and warned that the new charge could affect existing court scheduling. Acting Police Chief Hughes thanked law-enforcement officers and the District Attorney’s Office for their “tireless work and dedication” that led to the indictment.
Data & Statistics
- Total alleged victims: six women, including Gibson.
- Prior indictments: five murder counts for the 2023 victims.
- Earlier arraignment: Calhoun faced a fifth indictment on June 3, 2026.
Verbatim Quotes
- “She was a true light in this world,” — Lisa Shaw
Investigators continue to request information from the public regarding Gibson’s disappearance, directing tips to Portland Police Bureau Detective Jeff Pontius. The upcoming arraignment will determine how the new manslaughter charge integrates with Calhoun’s existing legal proceedings.