Jamon Peter Fritsch Pleads Guilty To Murder II And Abuse Of A Corpse; Sentenced For The Death Of Kara Rayleen Taylor (Photo) -03/19/25

Today, March 19th, 2025, Jamon Peter Fritsch, aged 48, received a true-life sentence from Judge Wetzel at the Clackamas County Circuit Court for second-degree murder in the death of Kara Taylor.  He was also given a concurrent sentence for abuse of a corpse.

 

The investigation started on July 27th, 2023, when Mr. Fritsch called to report his roommate, Kara Taylor, as a missing person from 221 Jefferson St. in Oregon City, Oregon. Oregon City Police Department (OCPD) Patrol Officers responded to his residence to gather information and complete the missing person report.  The circumstances of Ms. Taylor’s disappearance were suspicious, and Oregon City Police detectives immediately initiated an investigation.

 

On August 5th, 2023, the Oregon City Police Department, with the assistance of the Clackamas County Major Crimes Team and the FBI, executed a search warrant at 221 Jefferson St, as well as other locations. During the investigation, detectives developed evidence leading them to believe that Ms. Taylor had died by homicidal violence, and an arrest warrant was issued for Mr. Fritsch.

 

On August 7th, 2023 the Oregon City Police Department, with the assistance of the Clackamas County Interagency SWAT team, arrested Mr. Fritsch on the arrest warrant at 221 Jefferson St. in Oregon City and at the time he was lodged at the Clackamas County Jail.

 

On August 11th, 2023, the Oregon City Police Department executed a search at the Coffin Butte Landfill located at 28972 Coffin Butte Rd in Corvallis, Oregon.  After having searched for several days, investigators discovered Ms. Taylor’s remains at the site.  

 

After his arrest, Mr. Fritsch was indicted in Ms. Taylor’s death and was held without bail at the Clackamas County Jail on charges of Murder II and Abuse of Corpse I.

 

Today marks the conclusion of the criminal investigation and prosecution of Mr. Fritsch for his actions in July 2023.  The Oregon City Police Department expresses our deepest sympathies to Ms. Taylor's loved ones and everyone affected by Mr. Fritsch's actions.  We will continue to keep you in our thoughts as you mourn the loss of Ms. Taylor.

 

We would like to express our gratitude once more to Republic Services, the owners and operators of the landfill where Ms. Taylor's remains were discovered, along with their staff, for their invaluable support during the investigation and search efforts.  We extend our thanks to all law enforcement agencies who collaborated on the case, the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, and our dedicated patrol officers and detectives, whose unrelenting efforts were instrumental in investigating this case from the start and ensuring Mr. Fritsch was held accountable.