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JOSEPH JAHA

Case #83-73631

View KPTV's story on this Cold Case.

On Thursday, September 8, 1983, at approximately 9:30 a.m., at the Sea Sands Seafood Market, located at the 800 Block of SE Belmont, two suspects wearing masks and harmed with handguns entered the store and demanded money from the owners, Joseph George Jaha and his brother.  A struggle ensued, during which Joseph was shot and killed and his brother injured.

The suspects were described as white males; the taller one had dark hair and the shorter one had sandy-colored hair.

Witnesses may contact Cold Case Homicide Unit investigators directly at (503) 823-0400. To remain anonymous, witnesses may provide information through Crime Stoppers of Oregon.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous.

Information about this case or any unsolved felony crime may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects. Links can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

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Call 503-823-HELP (4357).