Cold Cases

SOLVED: Sheriff's Office makes two arrests in 2009 murder case (Feb. 20, 2020)

Details: Mr. Haley shared an apartment with his girlfriend and another male roommate. On the morning of March 20th two unknown suspects knocked on the apartment door. The physical descriptions indicate that both suspects were male. When the male roommate opened the door, the suspects forced their way inside the apartment.

The male roommate and girlfriend were forced to lie on the floor and remained unharmed during the incident. Mr. Haley was shot twice as he was getting out of bed. The two suspects left the apartment without taking anything from the apartment.

UPDATE: The Sheriff's Office made two arrests in this case in February 2020.

Details: Sometime in the hours prior to 8:00am on 10/20/2006, William Andrew Corpe was murdered while traveling down the Springwater Trail in the area of SE Johnson Creek Blvd and SE Bell Ave.

Corpe was last seen alive in the early morning hours of 10/20/07. Corpe was shot several times in the head, and neighbors in the area reported hearing shots at approximately 4 a.m. Corpe's body was discovered dumped in Johnson Creek at approximately 8:30am on 10/20/2006.

To Report Info: Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (503) 723-4949 or use the online e-mail form.

Details: On the afternoon of March 24, 2005 skeletal remains and clothing of an unidentified male was found in a secluded tree farm/forested area in Estacada, not far from Clear Creek. The location where the remains were located had been clear-cut about two years prior to the discovery of the remains.

Investigators believe the remains had been there for a period of time -- possibly years -- and may have been buried prior to their discovery. Investigators are unable to determine the cause of death, however there is concern foul play may be a factor.

The Sheriff's Office has very limited information available to offer the public related to the discovery of these remains. However, with the release of the clothing information, jewelry and location the body was found, perhaps someone can come forward and provide investigators with a relevant tip.

To Report Info: The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about this unidentified male -- and asks anyone who recognizes any of the clothing and/or has information about this person to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at 503-723-4949 (or use the online e-mail form).

Details: Olga Valeryevna Ponomareva (DOB 12-01-1982) was reported missing on April 28, 2004. Olga was last seen on the April 27, 2004 at about 4 p.m., leaving her residence on SE Fuller Road walking towards the Ross Center at SE Causey and SE 82nd Avenue. Olga left all her belongings behind at her mother's residence, and has not been seen since.

Olga has no identification, nor did she have a lot of money. According to documents, Olga has not had any activity since 2004.

To Report Info: Call the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (503) 723-4949 (or use the online e-mail form).

Details: Thomas Sperb was reported missing on Oct. 19, 2000. Thomas Sperb was last seen on Oct. 1, 2000 by his mother, Carlene Manley as she was leaving for work. Mr. Sperb was on foot near his mother's residence and was reportedly going to a neighbor's house but never made it.

Mr. Sperb left behind his wallet and identification and all other belongings. Foul play is suspected.

Mr. Sperb has not been seen or heard from since Oct. 1, 2000.

To Report Info:The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office is seeking any information about Thomas Harold Sperb that may help locate him and asks anyone who has any information to contact the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at 503-723-4949 (or use the online e-mail form).

Details: Gregory David White, 34, went camping by himself in May 1998, in the area of Timothy Lake in the Mt. Hood National Forest. 

His burned-out vehicle was found days later, in June 1998. 

In September 1999, Mr. White’s remains were located in the area of Timothy Lake. There was evidence of homicidal violence.

Mr. White lived in his vehicle and was known as a loner, but had family ties to Gresham. At the time of his disappearance and death he worked at Benchmade.

To Report Info: Anyone with information about this case is urged to call the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (503) 723-4949 or use the online e-mail form. Please reference CCSO Case # 99-35789.

Details: Jennifer Delap's family asks for your help in solving this crime.

Jennifer Lynn Delap was reported missing on 1-16-91 from her home in Boring, Oregon. Her body has never been found, and she is presumed to have been murdered.

There is a cash reward of $35,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case.

To Report Info: Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (503) 723-4949 or use the online e-mail form.

Details: Five-year-old Geoffrey Brown and 7-year-old Leslie Brown were found murdered on March 12, 1975 at 4:45 p.m. Each had been shot twice in the head while lying on a coat in a small clearing in McIver Park, near the City of Estacada.

Geoffrey and Leslie were last seen leaving with their mother, Lynne Brown, for a one-day visit from Lynne's ex-husband's house on Feb. 22, 1975 -- and Lynne Brown has not been seen or heard from since.

Suspect description: Lynne Brown is described as a white female, 5'2" tall and 110 lbs., with brown hair and green eyes. A forensic artist has prepared an aged drawing as Ms. Brown might appear now. A warrant was issued in October 2006 as a result of this Cold Case investigation.

To Report Info: Call the CCSO Tip Line at 503-723-4949 (or use the online tip form).

Details: On June 29, 1973 at about 7:15 p.m., Rita Jolly left her residence to take a walk. Rita Jolly was last seen in the West Linn area at about 8:30 to 9 p.m. -- possibly in the Robinwood area and/or on Sunset Ave.

Rita Jolly has not been seen or heard of since. Foul play is suspected.

Rita Jolly's description in 1973: 17 years old, 5'6", 130 lbs. with long, light-brown hair. She was last seen wearing a brown Pendleton shirt, army fatigue pants or blue jeans and low-cut blue tennis shoes. She walks with an uneven stride.

To Report Info: Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (503) 723-4949 or use the online e-mail form.

Details: Sometime before 12:30 a.m. on April 28, 1973, 20-year-old Michael Edward Golleher was shot once in the back at the intersection of SE Oatfield and SE Maple. Neighbors in the area reported hearing gun shots at about 12:15 a.m. A passing motorist witnessed an unknown male standing over Golleher in the intersection. This individual fled the scene when he was illuminated by the motorist's headlights.

Victim Description: Mr. Golleher was described a white male, 5'10" tall, and weighed 160 lbs. with shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a brown, red, and green plaid hip jacket; a red, black, and tan plaid shirt; and grey corduroy pants.

To Report Info: Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (503) 723-4949 or use the online e-mail form.

Details: 28-year-old Alma Barra was last seen leaving the Copper Penny Tavern wearing a white sweater, turtleneck, maroon vest and pants in the company of an unknown male going southbound on 92nd Avenue between 11 and 11:30 p.m. on March 23, 1972.

Ms. Barra's body was found in an area of heavy brush of the Willamette National Cemetery, about 40 feet off of Mount Scott Boulevard.

Victim Description: Ms. Barra was descbribed as being a white female, 5'1" tall, weighing 90 lbs. with shoulder-length red hair, dyed black.

To Report Info: Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (503) 723-4949 or use the online e-mail form.

Details: In the early morning hours of April 13, 1946, the fully clothed torso of an unidentified middle-aged female was found floating in the Willamette River near Oak Grove. On April 14, 1946, the torso's arms and legs were located in the Willamette River. On October 13, 1946, the corresponding head was found in the Willamette River in the Oak Grove area.

Investigators determined that the cause of death was a blunt force injury to the head. Her head, arms and legs were then sawn off. The body was then wrapped in feed bags and weighted down with window sash weights.

The victim has never been identified, nor has a suspect been identified.

The victim is described as a Caucasian female with brown and gray hair. She was 40-50 years of age, 5'2"-5'4" in height and roughly 125 lbs.

To Report Info: Anyone with information about this crime is urged to call the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Tip Line at (503) 723-4949 or use the online e-mail form.