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Victims of quintuple homicide in Oregon include suspect’s girlfriend and her relatives

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Updated 25.8.2026
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Forest Grove *Benjamin Charles Parker Washington County Sheriff’s Office Shannon Wilde Oregon

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Aug 25 Morning

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 25

Victims of quintuple homicide in Oregon include suspect’s girlfriend and her relatives

Authorities have identified the five victims of a quintuple homicide in Forest Grove, Oregon, as the suspect's girlfriend, Stella Jade Kimsey, her mother Rowan Karla Kimsey, her grandmother Mary Elizabeth Kimsey, and two friends, Linsey Mae Haraldsen and Alvin Raymond Chu. The suspect, 36-year-old Benjamin Charles Parker, was found dead in his car in Enumclaw, Washington, approximately 187 miles away, and police believe he died by suicide. The victims were discovered on Saturday at a rural home owned by Rowan Kimsey, where she lived with her daughter Stella and Parker. Two cats and two dogs were also found dead at the scene. The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating the complex crime scene but has not yet specified the cause of death for the victims or animals.

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Victims of a quintuple homicide in Oregon include the suspect's girlfriend, her mother, grandmother, and two friends.

— Washington County Sheriff’s Office

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The suspect, 36-year-old Benjamin Charles Parker, was found dead in his car in Enumclaw, Washington, and police believe he killed himself.

— Washington County Sheriff’s Office

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The victims were identified as Stella Jade Kimsey (26), Rowan Karla Kimsey (60), Mary Elizabeth Kimsey (85), Linsey Mae Haraldsen (26), and Alvin Raymond Chu (27).

— Washington County Sheriff’s Office

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Sheriff Caprice Massey stated this is the most complex investigation of its type she has witnessed in 22 years.

— Sheriff Caprice Massey

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Five bodies and four animals were found at the rural home; one cat was euthanized due to injuries.

— Authorities

Aug 24 Evening

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The Guardian - World NewsAug 24

Man suspected of killing five people in Oregon found dead, officials say

Authorities suspect Benjamin Charles Parker, 36, died by suicide after being found dead in a vehicle in Washington state. Parker was suspected of killing five people whose bodies were discovered on Saturday at a home in a rural community near Forest Grove, Oregon, following a report of a vehicle fire. Domesticated animals were also found deceased at the scene. Detectives do not believe the killings were random, but the victims' identities, ages, genders, and cause of death have not yet been publicly disclosed. The Washington County Sheriff's Office is conducting an active investigation.

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The five homicide victims were found on Saturday at a home in a rural community near Forest Grove, Oregon.

— local law enforcement officials

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The suspect was identified as 36-year-old Benjamin Charles Parker.

— Washington county, Oregon, sheriff’s office

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Parker was found dead in his vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington, about 45 miles outside Seattle.

— local law enforcement officials

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A man suspected of killing five people in Oregon was found dead in a suspected suicide.

— local law enforcement officials

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Detectives do not believe the killings were a random act of violence.

— authorities

Aug 24 Morning

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 24

Police investigate after 5 bodies found in rural area outside Portland, Oregon

Five bodies were discovered on a rural property in Forest Grove, Oregon, approximately 30 miles west of Portland, following a report of a vehicle fire early Saturday. Authorities are investigating the incident as a quintuple homicide and do not believe it was a random act of violence. In addition to the human remains, several domestic animals were also found deceased. The Washington County Sheriff's Office is working to identify the victims and their connections to one another, as well as how they died. No arrests have been made, and officials have not released further details about the victims or the circumstances surrounding their deaths. The investigation is described as complex and extensive by law enforcement.

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Five bodies were found on a rural property outside Portland, Oregon.

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Authorities are investigating the incident as a quintuple homicide.

— Washington County Sheriff’s Office

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Detective Shannon Wilde stated that identifying victims and notifying next of kin is a complex logistical challenge.

— Detective Shannon Wilde

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Sheriff Caprice Massey described the scene as one of the most complex investigations in her 22 years of experience.

— Sheriff Caprice Massey

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The incident is not believed to be a random act of violence.

— Authorities