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The deceased individual, located on 6/7/2022 in the area of NE 25th Ave. and NE Beacon Ct. Hillsboro, has been identified as Don Askey, date of birth: 4/1/1970. It does appear that Mr. Askey has been deceased for an extended amount of time, and at this point, we have not discovered evidence of foul play. Mr. Askey was reported as a missing person in 2015.
We ask the public, if they have any information related to this investigation, to please contact Hillsboro Police Department Detective Megan Townsend at 503-681-5329 or email Megan.Townsend@hillsboro-oregon.gov about HPD case #22-11148.
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Hillsboro Police Detectives are conducting a death investigation (Photo) - 06/08/22
On Tuesday, June 7, at about 2:11 pm, Hillsboro Police officers were alerted to suspicious circumstances in an open field in the area of NE 25th Ave. and NE Beacon Ct. Hillsboro. Hillsboro Police Detectives are now conducting a death investigation of an unknown person.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is assisting with their Search and Rescue Team in the search for evidence. The WCSO Search and Rescue Team (SAR) is made up of teens and young adults (ages 14 to 21) who serve as the primary ground search and rescue team for Washington County. Led by experienced and highly trained Sheriff's Office staff, the Search and Rescue members are often actively involved in missions involving lost people, down aircraft, and looking for evidence in major crimes.
This is an active death investigation, and at this time, we will not be releasing any additional information. We do ask the public, if they have any information related to this investigation, to please get in touch with Hillsboro Police Department Detective Megan Townsend at 503-681-5329 or email Megan.Townsend@hillsboro-oregon.gov about HPD case #22-11148.