DCSO Investigates Suspicious Death

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On December 20th, 2024, at approximately 8:30 am, the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of a deceased subject at a camp north of Masten Road and east of Jackpine Road. Upon arrival deputies began investigating a suspicious death.

The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office is working closely with the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office, the Oregon State Police Crime Lab, and the Medical Examiner’s Office.

At this time the investigation is active and on-going, further information will be released when it becomes available.

Investigators believe this is an isolated incident, however we ask the public to remain vigilant, if suspicious persons or vehicle are witnessed, please contact Deschutes County 911.

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