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Portland farmer’s family demands police re-investigation into his 9-year disappearance amid links to convicted contract killer

PORTLAND, Jamaica – Almost nine years after the mysterious disappearance of a Portland farmer, relatives are urging the police to reopen the investigation into his case. The missing father of five, Ian Smith, vanished without a trace on January 28, 2015, just before the start of his trial with Denvalyn ‘Bubbla’ Minott, a convicted contract killer. Minott is currently serving a 19-year prison sentence for his involvement in the murder of businesswoman Tonia McDonald and …

Suspicious Death Investigation in Portland Confirmed as Homicide – Victim Identified

PORTLAND, OREGON – A suspicious death investigation in the Sellwood-Moreland Neighborhood on December 19, 2023, has been confirmed as a homicide. The victim, Darnell D’Shawn Davis, 39, was found deceased in the area. The medical examiner has determined the manner of death to be Homicidal Violence and the Portland Police Bureau’s Homicide Unit is actively investigating the case. The family of the victim has been notified of his death and has requested privacy during this …

Portland Man Reads Bible Verses Before Killing Hospital Guard

Portland, Oregon – An intense drama unfolded at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center when a new father, PoniaX Kane Calles, took the hospital staff by surprise with his erratic behavior and ominous threats. This led to a tragic event that shook the hospital and the community. Calles’ behavior had unsettled hospital staff, who eventually had to remove him from the maternity room over concerns about the safety of his newborn child. Shortly after, he fled …

Alaska Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Portland After Cabin Issue

Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport after part of the plane blew out mid-air. All passengers and crew members landed safely, per the airline. This incident occurred in Portland, Oregon. The flight was en route to Portland from Anchorage when the emergency situation arose. The cause of the part of the plane blowing out mid-air was not immediately disclosed. This emergency landing comes amid ongoing concerns about airline safety …

2023 Serial Killer Fears Spark Unsolved Cases and Unanswered Questions in Austin, Portland, and New York

AUSTIN, Texas – In 2023, a series of mysterious deaths and disappearances in Austin, Texas and Portland, Oregon have raised concerns of a potential serial killer. The fear has been compounded by the popularity of true crime stories and an increasing number of amateur investigators. In Austin, several men have been found dead in and around Lady Bird Lake, prompting fears of a roaming serial killer. Meanwhile, Portland police have also found the remains of …