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On December 9, 2022, Linn County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a body located in northern Millersburg. With assistance of the Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office the body was confirmed to be Richard Champion, who was reported missing to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in September. Detectives are continuing to investigate the death of Mr. Champion as suspicious.
If you have any information regarding Richard Champion, contact Det. Van Horn @ (503) 584-6211 / jvanhorn@co.marion.or.us. You can also submit information to the Marion County Sheriff's Office by texting your tip to TIPMCSO(847411).