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National News See other National News Articles Title: Portland serial killer fears: Dozens of missing women, girls raise ‘red flag,’ Whether or not Portland and its surrounding communities have a serial killer, the sheer number of missing-persons cases in the area should be a cause for concern, according to a veteran cold-case investigator. Police in a statement last week downplayed concerns of a serial killer after the bodies of six women were discovered in and around the city in a five-month span. Home breaking news Portland serial killer fears: Dozens of missing women, girls raise ‘red flag,’ cold-case expert says Portland serial killer fears: Dozens of missing women, girls raise ‘red flag,’ cold-case expert says 2 hrs ago 5 minute Read 6 women found dead within months of each other in, near Portland, sparking fears of serial killer Whether or not Portland and its surrounding communities have a serial killer, the sheer number of missing-persons cases in the area should be a cause for concern, according to a veteran cold-case investigator. Police in a statement last week downplayed concerns of a serial killer after the bodies of six women were discovered in and around the city in a five-month span. Roughly half of the 140 people missing from Multnomah County in Oregon so far this year, which includes the city of Portland, are women and girls, according to the state's online database. There are currently 401 active missing-persons cases statewide. However, Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD sergeant and now an adjunct professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said the sheer numbers should be considered a public safety concern even if no foul play is suspected. The number of open cases involving missing women and girls in the first half of this year is already well above the 46 at the end of 2022, according to the state's count. Portland police, who keep a separate record and are responsible for only a portion of the 466-square-mile Multnomah County, said they investigated a total of 489 missing-person reports last year. Some of the disappearances may be linked to Portland's liberal policies on homelessness and open-air drug markets, Giacalone said. Home breaking news Portland serial killer fears: Dozens of missing women, girls raise ‘red flag,’ cold-case expert says Portland serial killer fears: Dozens of missing women, girls raise ‘red flag,’ cold-case expert says 2 hrs ago 5 minute Read 6 women found dead within months of each other in, near Portland, sparking fears of serial killer Whether or not Portland and its surrounding communities have a serial killer, the sheer number of missing-persons cases in the area should be a cause for concern, according to a veteran cold-case investigator. Police in a statement last week downplayed concerns of a serial killer after the bodies of six women were discovered in and around the city in a five-month span. Roughly half of the 140 people missing from Multnomah County in Oregon so far this year, which includes the city of Portland, are women and girls, according to the state's online database. There are currently 401 active missing-persons cases statewide. However, Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD sergeant and now an adjunct professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said the sheer numbers should be considered a public safety concern even if no foul play is suspected. FEARS OF POSSIBLE OREGON SERIAL KILLER RISE AFTER 6 WOMEN FOUND DEAD IN PORTLAND AREA Map showing locations of remains found The remains of Joanna Speaks, Charity Perry, Kristin Smith, Bridget Webster, Ashley Real and a sixth, unidentified woman have all been found within 100 miles of the Portland area over the past five months. (Fox News Digital | Google Maps) The number of open cases involving missing women and girls in the first half of this year is already well above the 46 at the end of 2022, according to the state's count. Portland police, who keep a separate record and are responsible for only a portion of the 466-square-mile Multnomah County, said they investigated a total of 489 missing-person reports last year. Some of the disappearances may be linked to Portland's liberal policies on homelessness and open-air drug markets, Giacalone said. "You can't have these tent cities and these open-air drug markets, which only breed this kind of behavior," he told Fox News Digital. "It doesn't need to be a nefarious reason, doesn't have to be a homicide." Home breaking news Portland serial killer fears: Dozens of missing women, girls raise ‘red flag,’ cold-case expert says Portland serial killer fears: Dozens of missing women, girls raise ‘red flag,’ cold-case expert says 2 hrs ago 5 minute Read 6 women found dead within months of each other in, near Portland, sparking fears of serial killer Whether or not Portland and its surrounding communities have a serial killer, the sheer number of missing-persons cases in the area should be a cause for concern, according to a veteran cold-case investigator. Police in a statement last week downplayed concerns of a serial killer after the bodies of six women were discovered in and around the city in a five-month span. Roughly half of the 140 people missing from Multnomah County in Oregon so far this year, which includes the city of Portland, are women and girls, according to the state's online database. There are currently 401 active missing-persons cases statewide. However, Joseph Giacalone, a retired NYPD sergeant and now an adjunct professor at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said the sheer numbers should be considered a public safety concern even if no foul play is suspected. FEARS OF POSSIBLE OREGON SERIAL KILLER RISE AFTER 6 WOMEN FOUND DEAD IN PORTLAND AREA Map showing locations of remains found The remains of Joanna Speaks, Charity Perry, Kristin Smith, Bridget Webster, Ashley Real and a sixth, unidentified woman have all been found within 100 miles of the Portland area over the past five months. (Fox News Digital | Google Maps) The number of open cases involving missing women and girls in the first half of this year is already well above the 46 at the end of 2022, according to the state's count. Portland police, who keep a separate record and are responsible for only a portion of the 466-square-mile Multnomah County, said they investigated a total of 489 missing-person reports last year. Some of the disappearances may be linked to Portland's liberal policies on homelessness and open-air drug markets, Giacalone said. "You can't have these tent cities and these open-air drug markets, which only breed this kind of behavior," he told Fox News Digital. "It doesn't need to be a nefarious reason, doesn't have to be a homicide." Smith and Real split image Kristin Smith, left, and Ashley Real were found dead in February and May, respectively. Portland police are investigating both cases but say they have "no reason to believe" they are connected. (Portland Police Bureau) He said he suspects that more bodies will be found, likely due to overdoses, possibly concealed after the fact by panicked fellow users who don't want to attract scrutiny. "If you think that these are the only six bodies in that area, I think you'd be mistaken," he said. "There needs to be a full investigation, including cadaver dogs and everything else." placeholderJORAN VAN DER SLOOT CASE: NATALEE HOLLOWAY SUSPECT PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO EXTORTION, WIRE FRAUD CHARGES Police found the remains of Kristin Smith, 22, on Feb. 19, Joanna Speaks, 32, on April 8, Charity Perry, 24, an unidentified woman on April 24, Bridget Webster, 31, on April 30, and Ashley Real, 22, on May 7. Of those bodies found, only one has been publicly declared a homicide by investigators so far – the death of Speaks, who was found dead of blunt head and neck injuries behind an abandoned barn 22 miles north of Portland. And at least one case has been linked to homeless encampments and the open-air drug markets. Perry, who police found dead inside a culvert at Ainsworth State Park, 35 miles east of the city, had a history of substance abuse and mental health problems, her mother, Diana Allen, told Fox News Digital. Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread
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