Man Kills Girlfriend Before Slaying Her Family, Best Friend Who Came Looking
Summary
A man named Benjamin Charles Parker killed his girlfriend, her mother, grandmother, best friend, and the best friend’s partner in a rural area of Washington County, Oregon. He also killed pets, set fires to the victims’ bodies, cars, and tried to burn down the house. Parker confessed to the murders, saying they were planned and related to a fight with his girlfriend.Key Facts
- Benjamin Charles Parker, 36, killed five people: his girlfriend Stella Kimsey, her mother Rowan Kimsey, grandmother Mary Kimsey, best friend Linsey Haraldsen, and Haraldsen’s partner Alvin Chu.
- The murders happened near Forest Grove, about 30 miles west of Portland, Oregon.
- All victims were shot with a .22 caliber gun multiple times.
- Parker killed two dogs and two cats, injured another cat which was later euthanized.
- Fires were set at the victims’ bodies’ locations, in two vehicles, and there was an attempt to burn the house.
- Mary Kimsey told a friend about a violent fight between Stella and Parker before the killings.
- Parker called his mother after fleeing, admitted the killings were planned, and said he was not ready to face consequences.
- Investigators continue forensic work and expect the investigation to last several months.
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