Six different women’s bodies were found within a hundred-mile radius of each other, sparking fear and speculation online. From February to May of this year, six women, all between the ages of 20 and 40, were discovered, leading online sleuths and locals to suspect a possible connection. Despite this, investigators initially dismissed the idea, claiming there was nothing to worry about.

However, after mounting pressure, authorities have now identified 38-year-old Jesse Lee Calhoun of Portland as a person of interest in the deaths of Kristen, Charity, Bridget, and Ashley. A strange twist in the case revealed that Jesse had been released early from prison in 2021 after helping fight Oregon’s devastating wildfires in 2020.

A woman claiming to be Jesse’s girlfriend has come forward, stating that Jesse had connections with two of these four women. She alleges that Jesse and Ashley Real had an on-and-off relationship for about a year, and that he had provided substances to Bridget in exchange for adult services. Jesse’s criminal history is extensive, including convictions for violent attacks and burglary, which paints a dark picture of the man now in the spotlight.

The first woman to be found was 22-year-old Kristen, who was reported missing on December 22, 2022. Her body was discovered in a wooded area on February 19, 2023. Another victim, 32-year-old Joanna Speaks, a mother of three, was found outside a barn on April 8 with blunt force trauma to her head. Joanna had recently fallen on hard times, becoming homeless, a situation her sister believes may be similar to that of the other victims.

On April 28, 24-year-old Charity and an unidentified woman were found, followed by the discovery of 31-year-old Bridget just six days later. Ashley, 22, was reported missing on April 4 and found on May 7. Her last known appearance was captured on security footage at a restaurant.

Rumors have circulated that the Portland Police Department might have downplayed the situation to avoid causing public panic or harming the local economy. However, these reassurances didn’t sit well with the locals, who continued to voice their concerns until the police finally acknowledged a possible connection between four of the cases.

This chilling situation brings to mind notorious serial killers like Samuel Little, who evaded capture for years while ending many lives. The fear and sadness surrounding these unsolved deaths echo the tragic reality that, for some families, the uncertainty of a loved one’s fate is a haunting, everyday occurrence.

The hope now is that the investigators, having finally acknowledged the possible connections, will bring justice to these women and their families. But for now, the fear remains that someone out there feels they can continue taking lives without consequence. The impact of this case is deeply unsettling, reminding us all of the fragility of life and the importance of justice.

Stay safe, everyone, and thank you for following this story. I’ll keep you updated as more details emerge. Love you guys, and I’ll see you in the next one. Bye.