Oregon Man Arraigned on Fifth Murder Charge in Serial Killing Case
Jesse Calhoun, an Oregon man, has been arraigned on a fifth murder charge in connection with a series of killings involving young women in the Portland area. Calhoun's defense attorney entered a not-guilty plea on his behalf during a court hearing attended by victims' family members. The latest charge relates to the death of Ashley Real, 22, whose body was discovered in 2023. Calhoun faces five counts of second-degree murder and four counts of abuse of a corpse. The victims' bodies were found over several months in 2023, raising concerns about a potential serial killer targeting women in the region. Calhoun remains in custody at the Multnomah County Detention Center. The victims, including Kristin Smith, Charity Perry, Bridget Webster, and Joanna Speaks, were found in various locations across northwestern Oregon and southwestern Washington. Family members of the victims expressed their grief and relief at Calhoun's detention, though they acknowledged it does not bring back their loved ones. 
