Rural Oregon mass killing and suspect death
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Family of Alex Pretti speaks out about death
The FBI declined to comment on the investigation.
A DOJ spokesperson said family member communications typically come at a later stage of a case and do not typically occur during an investigation.
Steve Schleicher wrote a letter to then-Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche saying the U.S. attorney in Minnesota met with the Pretti family on July 13 but the meeting raised more questions than answers.
Suspect in deaths of 5 found dead at rural property outside Portland
The remains of several domestic animals were discovered at the property in Forest Grove.
Detectives said they do not believe the killings were random.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office said it responded early Saturday to reports of a vehicle fire at a property in Forest Grove.
Oregon man suspected of killing five people found dead
Detectives do not believe the killings were a random act of violence.
Investigators did not immediately publicly disclose the ages, genders, causes of death, or possible connections among the victims.
The five homicide victims were found on Saturday at a home near Forest Grove, Oregon, about 30 miles outside Portland.
“Any time you have one person deceased – let alone five – that’s a logistical challenge,”
Five bodies found in rural area outside Portland, Oregon
The Washington County Sheriff's Office initially responded early Saturday to reports of a vehicle fire at a property in Forest Grove.
Authorities are investigating the deaths as a quintuple homicide.
Authorities did not disclose the ages, genders, or cause of death of the people found.
Five people and animals found dead at home near Forest Grove, Oregon
Sheriff Caprice Massey said it is believed Benjamin Parker died by suicide.
Sheriff Caprice Massey said she has not seen a scene this complex in her 22 years working in the area.
The investigation began after reports of a vehicle fire at approximately 5 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.