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Benjamin Parker Found Dead by Suicide After Killing Five People at Rural Oregon Property

Benjamin Parker, 36, was found dead in a vehicle in Enumclaw, Washington, after being identified as the suspect in a quintuple homicide in Forest Grove, Oregon. The five victims were identified as Mary Elizabeth Kimsey, 85; Rowan Karla Kimsey, 60; Stella Jade Kimsey, 26; Linsey Mae Haraldsen, 26; and Alvin Raymond Chu, 27. Investigators revealed that Parker, who was Stella Kimsey’s boyfriend, killed his partner, his partner’s mother, and his partner’s grandmother, along with two other friends. The scene was first discovered by the Forest Grove Fire Department on Saturday morning while responding to a vehicle fire. Sheriff Caprice Massey noted the complexity of the scene, which included several dead domesticated animals. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that Parker died by suicide, likely from a gunshot wound, as he was found with a gun in his hand. While a specific motive for the killings has not yet been released, the investigation remains active as authorities continue to work to determine the details of the incident.

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