Police Name Suspect in Quintuple Oregon Homicide as Benjamin Parker
Parker was found dead inside his vehicle on Sunday, one day after police discovered the bodies at a property outside Portland.
Police in Oregon have identified Benjamin Charles Parker, a 36-year-old man, as the suspect in a gruesome quadruple homicide that occurred at a rural property near Forest Grove, about 30 miles west of Portland. On Saturday, a 911 caller reported a vehicle fire near 47350 NW Otis Lane, prompting fire personnel to discover human remains and seek assistance from the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
The investigation quickly revealed that five bodies, along with several pets, were present at the scene, which the sheriff described as "quite complex" in her 22 years of experience. Benjamin Parker was found dead inside his vehicle in Washington state on Sunday, and authorities believe he died by suicide. The Washington County Sheriff's Office has not released the identities of the five victims but has assured the public that there is no active danger to the community.
Anyone with information regarding the residents of the property or their associates is urged to contact non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-26-11866.
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