JESSE CALHOUN INDICTED FOR THE DEATH OF A SIXTH WOMAN - 09/16/26

September 16, 2026

Portland, OR- Jesse Calhoun, already indicted for the murders of five Portland area women  is now indicted in connection with a sixth death.

A Multnomah County grand jury indicted Calhoun on a charge of Manslaughter in the First Degree for unlawfully and recklessly under circumstances manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life cause the death of Elizabeth ‘Libby’ Gibson on or about November 18, 2022.

The victim’s family issued the following statement:

“Our family is grateful that a definitive step toward justice is finally being taken for our sister, Libby. 

Libby was kind, creative, and silly. She welcomed everyone with love and acceptance. Her future was tragically taken from her way to soon.  

We are deeply appreciative of the tireless work and dedication of the law enforcement officers and the District Attorney’s Office whose efforts have helped bring us to this point. 

At this time, our family respectfully asks for privacy as we process this heartbreaking development and continue to honor Libby’s memory.”

-Libby’s siblings

Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez said Libby’s body has not been found. Anyone with information on this or other Calhoun related cases is asked to contact Portland Police at : homicidetips@police.portlandoregon.gov

DA Vasquez said:

“We will not stop. We will do everything in our power to hold him accountable and see that justice is done for each and every one of these victims. We remain committed to these families for as long as it takes.”

Senior Deputy District Attorney Melissa Marrero said :

“The scope of this investigation is enormous. But all information is useful. And to the extent that individuals have been willing to come forward in the past and provide information to us, no matter how small, that information has led us to where we are here today.”

Indictments are accusations and not convictions.

Defendants are considered innocent until found guilty in a court of law.

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