Oregon State Police Seek Public Assistance In 1983 Washington County Cold Case (Photo) - 03/19/26
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (19 March 2026) – In September 1982, Hillsboro Police began an investigation into the disappearance of Vicky McGuire (33) and her daughter Christal McGuire (10), both of whom hadn’t been seen for about a week.
Vicky and Christal lived in an apartment in Hillsboro, Oregon, after recently moving from Cornelius. Christal attended W.L. Henry Elementary School in Hillsboro.
Almost a year after their disappearance, Vicky’s remains were found in the Forest Park area of Gales Creek, Oregon (near the Gales Creek campground). The next day, Christal’s remains were found nearby. Both deaths were determined to be homicides.
The investigation was conducted by the Oregon State Police, assisted by detectives from the Hillsboro Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigators identified a Cornelius resident, Lester Crider (32), as a person of interest in the murders, and established that Lester was known to Vicky.
The circumstances of the McGuires’ disappearance and murders have never been established. In addition, any connection to the recovery location regarding the McGuires or Lester Crider is not known.
The murders of Vicky and Christal remain unsolved, and public assistance is being sought to help solve these crimes.
Anyone with helpful information about Vicky and Christal McGuire, Lester Crider, or this case is asked to contact the Oregon State Police Cold Case Unit at OSP.CCU@osp.oregon.gov. This email is checked daily. Please reference case number SP83-807847.
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About the Oregon State Police Cold Case Unit
The Oregon State Police Cold Case Unit is dedicated to reviewing, researching, and investigating unsolved cases, including homicides, missing persons, and unidentified human remains. Cases are prioritized based on solvability criteria such as actionable leads, availability of forensic evidence, surviving witnesses, and completeness of historical documentation. The unit represents a specialized effort to bring resolution to long-standing unsolved cases, combining investigative expertise with advanced forensic technology to serve justice and provide closure to families.
