UPDATE: Woman Deceased in Downtown Portland Park Was Stabbing Victim

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October 12, 2022 15:16

  

The woman found deceased in a Downtown Portland park has been identified as Jill S. Krahling, 51, and she was a victim of a homicide. Her family has been notified of her death. They have not indicated if they would be open to contact from the media.

The medical examiner determined Krahling's cause of death was stabbing.

It should also be noted the location of this homicide was actually Chapman Square Park at 210 Southwest Main Street, and not Lownsdale Park as originally reported.

The Portland Police Homicide Unit continues its investigation into this case. If anyone has information please contact Detective William Winters at William.Winters@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0466, or Detective Jason Koenig at Jason.Koenig@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0889, and reference case number 22-271203.

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On Sunday, October 9, 2022, 7:17 a.m., officers from the Central Precinct responded to check on the welfare of a woman who was down in Lownsdale Park, located at 350 Southwest Salmon Street. Officers arrived to find an adult female who was deceased.

The Portland Police Homicide Unit has responded to investigate. If anyone has information about this incident, please contact Detective William Winters at William.Winters@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0466, or Detective Jason Koenig at Jason.Koenig@police.portlandoregon.gov 503-823-0889, and reference case number 22-271203.

During the investigation, Southwest Main Street will be closed from Southwest 3rd Avenue to Southwest 4th Avenue. The identity of the victim will be released after they are positively identified, the Medical Examiner has confirmed cause of death, and after family members have been notified.

The PIO is not responding to the scene. More information will be released when appropriate.

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