Robert Atrops Found Guilty In The 1988 Cold Case Homicide Of Deborah Atrops (Photo) -04/17/25

HILLSBORO, Ore- On April 17, 2025, following a three-week trial, a Washington County jury found Robert Atrops, age 70, guilty of murder in the second degree in the 1988 murder of his estranged wife, Deborah Atrops. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 20, 2025. Senior Deputy District Attorneys Allison Brown and Chris Lewman prosecuted this case before Judge Oscar Garcia.
 

At the time of her murder, the victim was married to the defendant, but they had separated, and she was making plans for divorce. They shared an infant daughter they had recently adopted. Their separation was caused by marital problems, including physical abuse. Leading up to her murder, friends and coworkers witnessed concerning domestic violence behavior.  She had also started a new relationship with a coworker and told friends that the defendant had confronted her about the relationship and that she was worried he would kill her. 
 

On November 29, 1988, the victim left her job in Sherwood for a 5:15 p.m. hair appointment in Tigard. She left the salon around 7 p.m. with plans to go to the defendant’s house in Sherwood to pick up their daughter. Around 9:30 p.m., Mr. Atrops started calling friends, family, and 911, to report the victim missing. He claimed he made these calls from his home phone, but there was no record of the calls. Investigators believe he was not at home when he made these calls.

On December 1, 1988, police responded to a remote Beaverton construction site after multiple reports of a suspicious vehicle. The vehicle had no plates, the windows were frosted, and the window was open with the keys inside. The vehicle belonged to the victim, and her body was found inside the trunk. Her clothing was covered in mud, and the car had noticeable amounts of mud smeared on the hood, steering wheel, gear shift, and front right tire. Mud samples were collected from the car, the body recovery location, and the defendant’s home. The Oregon State Medical Examiner determined she was killed by manual strangulation.

The defendant told police he never saw the victim that night, but his alibi was not fully confirmed. Eventually, the investigation stalled, although there were no other suspects as detectives cleared others close to the victim, including the person with whom she had been in a romantic relationship. Over time, the case was reviewed by various investigators with no new significant leads.  

In 2020, Cold Case Detective Kevin Winfield reviewed the case. He completed an exhaustive investigation with the help of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. He located additional witnesses and new information to shed light on the circumstances of the victim's murder. Detective Winfield submitted additional items for forensic analysis, including the victim’s clothing and soil samples collected in 1988. Ultimately, the defendant’s DNA was connected to the coat the victim was wearing when she was murdered. In addition, the FBI lab concluded that the mud collected from the victim’s vehicle was indistinguishable from the mud collected at the defendant’s home.  Detective Winfield also located information that the defendant sold roofing materials at construction sites near the location where the victim's body was found.  The defendant was interviewed by Detective Winfield in 2022, and there were significant discrepancies from his version of events in 1988. Robert Atrops was indicted by a Grand Jury and arrested for murder in the second degree on March 23, 2023.
 

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office commends the work of Detective Kevin Winfield, the Washington County Cold Case Unit, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.  We also thank other partners for their assistance, including the FBI, Beaverton Police Department, Oregon State Police Forensic Lab, Oregon Medical Examiner, and Washington County Major Crimes Team.
 

This investigation was made possible due to grant funding from the federal government to investigate and prosecute violent crime cold cases that involve identified DNA associated with a possible suspect. The grant, “Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA,” is funded by the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance. Visit our website to learn more. 

Timothy Ryan Donovan Sentenced To 29 Months In Prison In Overdose Death Case (Photo) -04/16/25

HILLSBORO, Ore- On April 11, 2025, Timothy Ryan Donovan pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide. On April 15, 2025, Judge Kathleen Proctor sentenced the defendant to 29 months in prison. Senior Deputy District Attorney Jeff MacLean prosecuted this case.

On September 12, 2024, Tigard police were called to an area motel on a report of a drug overdose. Police discovered the victim, Ryan Hackett, inside a ground-floor room. He was unresponsive and was rushed to the hospital. He later died as a result of a toxic combination of drugs, which included fentanyl.

Investigators determined the victim checked into the room the prior day. He was recovering from a separate drug overdose at the time. They reviewed surveillance footage and found that the defendant entered the room with the victim the morning of his death and left the room approximately 15 minutes later.

Police spoke with the defendant. He admitted he gave Mr. Hackett fentanyl. The defendant said he warned the victim about the potency of the drugs and told him to be careful, as it was “very strong stuff.” The victim took the drugs and quickly fell unconscious. Mr. Donovan told investigators that he administered one dose of Narcan to the victim, gathered his drugs and paraphernalia, and left the motel. He failed to contact 911 and made a brief comment to a friend about the overdose before he left the scene.

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office wishes to remind the public that under ORS 475.898, those seeking medical treatment for themselves or others experiencing an overdose will not be subject to criminal prosecution. This office also commends the work of the Tigard Police Department.

Mr. Donovan will be transferred to the Oregon Department of Corrections to serve his sentence.   

Eduardo Guillermo Madrid-Roque Found Guilty In TriMet Sexual Assault Case (Photo) -04/14/25

HILLSBORO, Ore- On April 11, 2025, a Washington County jury found Eduardo Guillermo Madrid-Roque guilty of sexual abuse in the first degree (five counts), unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree (two counts), attempted unlawful sexual penetration in the first degree, sexual abuse in the third degree, and public indecency (two counts). Deputy District Attorney Christina Luedtke prosecuted this case before Judge Kathleen Proctor.
 

On June 14, 2023, the 63-year-old victim traveled from California to Oregon. She consumed wine on the flight. However, due to a recent change in her prescription medication, she had a bad reaction, which caused her intoxication level to be higher than expected. The victim landed in Portland and took the MAX line to the Hillsboro Transit Center. After her arrival, the visibly impaired victim sat on the sidewalk and became unconscious. She lay on the sidewalk for approximately an hour prior to the defendant’s arrival.
 

The defendant spotted the victim after he arrived at the transit center via bus. He waited for the bus and other passengers to leave before he approached the victim. The defendant sexually assaulted her for 30 minutes. He would pause at different times when other passengers walked by before he abused the victim again. The defendant eventually boarded another bus and left the area. The entire assault was captured on surveillance cameras.
 

Transit police officers found the woman lying on the sidewalk. She was unaware of her surroundings and still very disoriented. They transported her to the hospital for evaluation. She had no memory of the attack.
 

The next day, the victim contacted the transit office in an attempt to locate her missing belongings. When transit officers reviewed the surveillance footage, they discovered the sexual assault. They used footage and prior interactions with the defendant to identify him as the assailant, and he was eventually located and taken into custody. The Oregon State Police Crime Lab later confirmed his DNA was located on the victim.
 

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office acknowledges the work of the Transit Police Division, Hillsboro Police Department, and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office on this case.
 

A sentencing hearing is scheduled for June 23, 2025. The defendant will remain in custody pending sentencing.  

ISAURO GARCIA SENTENCED TO 60 MONTHS IN PRISON IN THEFT CASE (Photo) -04/07/25

HILLSBORO, Ore- On April 2, 2025, a Washington County jury found Isauro Garcia guilty of aggravated theft in the first degree and theft in the first degree and was sentenced to 60 months in prison by Judge Erik Buchér. Deputy District Attorney Alicia Gerten prosecuted this case.
 

On February 20, 2023, Mr. Garcia and a woman entered a Walmart in Tigard. The defendant tampered with a security case holding electronics. He then filled his cart with other items and left the store without paying for them. He returned about 30 minutes later and attempted to disguise his appearance. He extracted four security cameras from the electronics case he had previously tampered with and left without paying for the merchandise. The stolen items cost more than $1,500.
 

The next month, the defendant and the same woman stole more than $10,000 in electronics from a Walmart in Cornelius on two separate occasions. Mr. Garcia used a similar method to tamper with the locked electronics case to access the merchandise.
 

Mr. Garcia was on probation related to separate property crimes when he committed these additional acts. This allowed the judge to enhance his sentence.
 

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office commends the Tigard Police Department and the Cornelius Police Department for their work on these cases. This office also acknowledges the work of loss prevention teams in identifying the suspects and reporting these crimes to law enforcement.
 

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office, on behalf of the Washington County Interagency Organized Retail Theft Task Force, has secured grant funding from the State of Oregon to support efforts to combat organized retail theft and shoplifting across the county. This grant allows this office to purchase security systems upgrades for qualifying small and medium-sized businesses. Visit our website to learn more about this effort and to submit an application.
 

Mr. Garcia will be transferred to the Oregon Department of Corrections to serve his sentence. 

Scott Garrnett Boyd Convicted In Sexual Abuse Case (Photo) -04/03/25

HILLSBORO, Ore- On March 28, 2025, a Washington County jury found Scott Garrnett Boyd guilty of rape in the first degree (two counts), sodomy in the first degree (two counts), rape in the third degree (two counts), sodomy in the third degree (two counts), and sexual abuse in the third degree. Deputy District Attorney Rayney Meisel prosecuted this case before Judge Oscar Garcia.
 

In April of 2013, the victim disclosed sexual abuse committed by the defendant. She told investigators with the Tigard Police Department that the defendant abused her multiple times over the past eight years.
 

The defendant was originally convicted in this case in 2014 and sentenced to 33 years in prison. However, due to the 11-1 non-unanimous jury decision, the Oregon Supreme Court ordered the case to be retried.
 

In the first trial, the State introduced photographic evidence of the abuse, which was located on the Defendant’s computer. Due to changes in caselaw, however, the State was unable to present the jury with this evidence and relied heavily on the testimony of the victim.
 

“Retrying this case, eleven years after the first conviction, was an excruciating ordeal,” said DDA Meisel. “The victim shouldered the weight of this case and was once again forced to relive her trauma in agonizing detail, reopening old wounds and inflicting new ones.”
 

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office commends the victim in this case for enduring the difficult trial process for a second time. This office also acknowledges the work of the Tigard Police Department, Beaverton Police Department, and the Oregon Department of Human Services.
 

The State believes there are other victims and encourages anyone with information to come forward. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 30, 2025.

DANIEL ERNEST BEAN SENTENCED TO 30 MONTHS IN PRISON FOLLOWING HALLOWEEN NIGHT STANDOFF (Photo) -03/25/25

HILLSBORO, Ore- On February 26, 2025, a Washington County jury found Daniel Ernest Bean guilty of unlawful use of a weapon, menacing, and disorderly conduct in the second degree. On February 28, 2025, Washington County Circuit Court Judge Theodore Sims sentenced the defendant to 30 months in prison. Deputy District Attorney Sam Erwin prosecuted this case.
 

On October 31, 2024, Tigard police responded to multiple calls from concerned residents. They reported the defendant was acting erratically, throwing objects, and destroying his neighbors’ property. At one point, the defendant attempted to break down his neighbor’s door.
 

Officers with the Tigard Police Department responded to the scene, an apartment complex near SW 135 Avenue and SW Hawks Beard Street in Tigard. They saw the defendant outside the complex and attempted to speak with him. He immediately grabbed a compound bow and threatened and antagonized officers. He loaded the bow with an arrow and told officers he would shoot them. They backed away from the scene, and a nearly six-hour standoff ensued. This occurred on Halloween night, which caused significant disruption to neighbors and children.
 

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office Tactical Negotiations Team (TNT) was called to the scene. Deputies urged the defendant to leave the building peacefully. However, they had to evacuate the apartment complex when the defendant began striking a propane tank.
 

Deputies used gas to force the defendant out of the building, and he was safely arrested. A search of his apartment turned up two large knives, a compound bow, and multiple arrows with metal tips.
 

The Washington County District Attorney’s Office acknowledges the work of the Tigard Police Department and TNT.
 

Mr. Bean will be transferred to the Oregon Department of Corrections to serve his sentence.