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Accused Oregon killer indicted in connection with death of sixth woman

Accused Oregon killer indicted in connection with death of sixth woman

Summary

Jesse Calhoun, accused of killing five women in Oregon, has now been charged in the death of a sixth woman, Elizabeth Gibson. The district attorney announced Calhoun faces a manslaughter charge related to Gibson’s death, and he has pleaded not guilty to previous murder charges.

Key Facts

  • Jesse Calhoun is charged with first-degree manslaughter in the death of Elizabeth Gibson.
  • Gibson was last seen in 2022 and reported missing in 2023; her body has not been found.
  • Calhoun is already charged with killing five other women between 2022 and 2023.
  • He pleaded not guilty to five counts of second-degree murder and four counts of corpse abuse.
  • Prosecutors plan to try all murder charges against Calhoun in one trial.
  • Calhoun has a criminal history including assault and burglary and was released early from prison in 2021.
  • Oregon’s governor reversed Calhoun’s early release in 2023 when the investigation began.
  • Families and prosecutors expressed commitment to seeking justice for all victims.
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