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Media Release Update #2: Victims Of Quintuple Homicide Identified - 08/24/26

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has identified the decedents from the homicide investigation at 47350 NW Otis Ln.

 

•           Mary Elizabeth Kimsey, 85, of Portland

•           Rowan Karla Kimsey, 60, of Forest Grove

•           Stella Jade Kimsey, 26, of Forest Grove

•           Linsey Mae Haraldsen, 26, of Portland

•           Alvin Raymond Chu, 27, of Portland

 

Mary was Rowan’s mother and Stella’s grandmother. Linsey was Stella’s best friend and Alvin was Linsey’s partner. Rowan owned and lived at the property. Stella also lived there with her boyfriend, Benjamin Parker, the suspect in this case.  

 

In addition, two cats and two dogs on the property were found deceased. One additional cat was found injured and transported to a veterinarian for treatment, but it was later euthanized due to the extent of its injuries. Livestock on the property have since been rehomed.

 

The next-of-kin of the decedents have been notified.

 

Media Partners: There will be an additional press conference tomorrow, August 25, at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 215 SW Adams Ave. in Hillsboro. The exact time of the press conference is still being determined and will be pushed out tomorrow with adequate notice.

 

MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE #1: Suspect in Quintuple Homicide Located Deceased

 

Sheriff’s Office detectives identified 36-year-old Benjamin Charles Parker as the suspect in the homicide investigation at 47350 NW Otis Lane. Through their investigation, they believed that Parker was in Enumclaw, WA. Officers from the Enumclaw Police Department located Parker’s vehicle and found him deceased inside. It is believed he died by suicide.  

 

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office does not believe there is any danger to the public. The investigation is ongoing.

 

ORIGINAL MEDIA RELEASE: Detectives Investigating Homicide After Five Found Dead

 

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 5:27 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office) deputies responded to assist the Forest Grove Fire Department at 47350 NW Otis Ln in unincorporated Washington County outside of Forest Grove after a 911 caller reported a vehicle fire in the area. 

Fire personnel at the scene discovered human remains and requested deputies to respond. Subsequently, responders found a total of five people deceased, along with several domestic animals.

 

Sheriff’s Office detectives, with the help of the Washington County Major Crimes Team (MCT), are conducting the investigation. MCT is an inter-agency team comprised of detectives from law enforcement agencies within Washington County. 

 

The Oregon State Police Crime Lab Forensics responded to process the scene, along with members from the Sheriff’s Office Forensics and Property & Evidence.  

The investigation has been supported by the Sheriff’s Office Remotely Operated Vehicle Team, Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team, Search and Rescue, and Tactical Negotiations Team. 

 

The Sheriff's Office would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance during the investigation:

  • Forest Grove Fire Department
  • Forest Grove Police Department
  • Beaverton Police Department 
  • Cornelius Police Department
  • Hillsboro Police Department
  • Tigard Police Department
  • Oregon State Police Crime Lab
  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
  • Washington County Animal Services
  • Washington Medical Examiner’s Office
  • Washington County Digital Forensics Lab
  • American Medical Response

 

No arrests have been made, and detectives do not believe this was a random act of violence. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips from the public. Anyone with information about the residents of the property or their associates are asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-26-11866. 

 

Media Release Update #2: Victims Of Quintuple Homicide Identified - 08/24/26

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has identified the decedents from the homicide investigation at 47350 NW Otis Ln.

 

•           Mary Elizabeth Kimsey, 85, of Portland

•           Rowan Karla Kimsey, 60, of Forest Grove

•           Stella Jade Kimsey, 26, of Forest Grove

•           Linsey Mae Haraldsen, 26, of Portland

•           Alvin Raymond Chu, 27, of Portland

 

Mary was Rowan’s mother and Stella’s grandmother. Linsey was Stella’s best friend and Alvin was Linsey’s partner. Rowan owned and lived at the property. Stella also lived there with her boyfriend, Benjamin Parker, the suspect in this case.  

 

In addition, two cats and two dogs on the property were found deceased. One additional cat was found injured and transported to a veterinarian for treatment, but it was later euthanized due to the extent of its injuries. Livestock on the property have since been rehomed.

 

The next-of-kin of the decedents have been notified.

 

Media Partners: There will be an additional press conference tomorrow, August 25, at the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, 215 SW Adams Ave. in Hillsboro. The exact time of the press conference is still being determined and will be pushed out tomorrow with adequate notice.

 

MEDIA RELEASE UPDATE #1: Suspect in Quintuple Homicide Located Deceased

 

Sheriff’s Office detectives identified 36-year-old Benjamin Charles Parker as the suspect in the homicide investigation at 47350 NW Otis Lane. Through their investigation, they believed that Parker was in Enumclaw, WA. Officers from the Enumclaw Police Department located Parker’s vehicle and found him deceased inside. It is believed he died by suicide.  

 

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office does not believe there is any danger to the public. The investigation is ongoing.

 

ORIGINAL MEDIA RELEASE: Detectives Investigating Homicide After Five Found Dead

 

On Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 5:27 a.m., Washington County Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office) deputies responded to assist the Forest Grove Fire Department at 47350 NW Otis Ln in unincorporated Washington County outside of Forest Grove after a 911 caller reported a vehicle fire in the area. 

Fire personnel at the scene discovered human remains and requested deputies to respond. Subsequently, responders found a total of five people deceased, along with several domestic animals.

 

Sheriff’s Office detectives, with the help of the Washington County Major Crimes Team (MCT), are conducting the investigation. MCT is an inter-agency team comprised of detectives from law enforcement agencies within Washington County. 

 

The Oregon State Police Crime Lab Forensics responded to process the scene, along with members from the Sheriff’s Office Forensics and Property & Evidence.  

The investigation has been supported by the Sheriff’s Office Remotely Operated Vehicle Team, Crash Analysis Reconstruction Team, Search and Rescue, and Tactical Negotiations Team. 

 

The Sheriff's Office would like to thank the following agencies for their assistance during the investigation:

  • Forest Grove Fire Department
  • Forest Grove Police Department
  • Beaverton Police Department 
  • Cornelius Police Department
  • Hillsboro Police Department
  • Tigard Police Department
  • Oregon State Police Crime Lab
  • Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
  • Washington County Animal Services
  • Washington Medical Examiner’s Office
  • Washington County Digital Forensics Lab
  • American Medical Response

 

No arrests have been made, and detectives do not believe this was a random act of violence. The Sheriff’s Office is seeking tips from the public. Anyone with information about the residents of the property or their associates are asked to call non-emergency dispatch at 503-629-0111 and reference case number 50-26-11866.