2 Found Dead in remote shooting spot near Estacada

[CRBMoA]

It DID happen in the 70's too.

Too busy right now, but I have specifc memories of DRIVING a Jeep Grand Cherokee that had been abandonded, shot up and restored by the father of the guitar player in my first band.

When dad took us into the woods in the mid to late 70's he was always armed.

And we are from Chicago!

 

[Jcon268]

Yikes

Bodies found near Estacada were in gravel pit used for shooting, police say

I'm not going to say anything except that there seems to be the possibilty that these people were "brought" here and murdered given that nobody would second guess hearing gun fire out there since it is a commonly used gun range. Hopefully somebody saw something or noticed something that will surface at a later date so that justice can be served.

 

[WhyElKay]

I used to have a neighbor that had many, many large snakes. They'd turn the heat up open the cages &
leave for the day; you could see 3-4 foot Pythons slithering across their window sills. No, I never had
a problem with it. In fact I've found snakes to be quite tasty when someone offered me fried Rattle Snake.
L.B.

Omg is there no emoji that throws up? When I open the emojis it's like a crazy daycare center! Ewe snakes

 

[Hop Sing]

I'm not going to say anything except that there seems to be the possibilty that these people were "brought" here and murdered given that nobody would second guess hearing gun fire out there since it is a commonly used gun range. Hopefully somebody saw something or noticed something that will surface at a later date so that justice can be served.

If so, their dog came with them and remained unharmed. The whole deal is quite odd, especially since the police (on TV) said that people in the area shouldn't be worried.

 

[RVTECH]

The whole deal is quite odd, especially since the police (on TV) said that people in the area shouldn't be worried.

Saw this as well in an online Oregonian report:
Detectives are seeking tips — and following up on existing ones — in efforts to identify a suspect or suspects, Mendoza said. There's no known danger to the public.
It would seem to me IF it were in fact a homicide, with suspects still on the loose, the authorities would not try to assure the public there is no danger or to not be worried.
But then there is this:
Mendoza told KOIN 6 News there is no suspect at this time but it is correct to say that whoever killed Rickerd and Merchant remains at large.
Who knows?

 

[Jcon268]

If so, their dog came with them and remained unharmed. The whole deal is quite odd, especially since the police (on TV) said that people in the area shouldn't be worried.

Sounds like maybe they know more than they are letting on? Perhaps?

 

[bradyclan]

I have gone out a few times by myself. Might need to re-think that even if I am carrying.

Next time , take someone with you . PLEASE !

 

[RVTECH]

Sounds like maybe they know more than they are letting on? Perhaps?

This goes without saying - but its OK providing they are keeping quiet due to a possible suspect identified but not apprehended yet, or seriously 'egregious' information about what happened that cannot be revealed due to the potential of compromising the investigation.

 

[Diamondback]

Rules of Gunfighting:

1. Have a gun.
1A. Preferably, have at least two guns.
1B. Bring all of your friends who have guns.
(rest omitted for relevance)

 

[bradyclan]

Basically , C.Y.O.B. - ALL of the time . For Yvette , that goes double !

 

[User 1234]

If I was an attractive female I wouldn't go out shooting in the woods alone. Or hiking alone in the woods either sadly. At least when hiking nobody hears your activity from a mile and comes to snoop. Good reason to shoot using suppressors.

 

[bradyclan]

If I was an attractive female I wouldn't go out shooting in the woods alone. Or hiking alone in the woods either sadly. At least when hiking nobody hears your activity from a mile and comes to snoop. Good reason to shoot using suppressors.

Amen .

 

[titsonritz]

Omg is there no emoji that throws up?

 

[User 1234]

Omg is there no emoji that throws up? When I open the emojis it's like a crazy daycare center! Ewe snakes

The vomiting emoji automatically appears when you upload a photo of a certain politician in a bikini. You can fill in whichever politician you want.

 

[Diamondback]

Omg is there no emoji that throws up? When I open the emojis it's like a crazy daycare center! Ewe snakes

Here's one that I keep bookmarked... thought we used to have one here though.

https://smileyshack.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/svomit_100-104.gif

 

[gunfreak]

That's what I like about Idaho, I can see bad coming from quite a ways out.

 

[DirectDrive]

Sounds like a lot of guessing going on here so far. I think I'll wait for the official report to come out.

Thus far, the official report as of last night is that Clackamas County SO is investigating what they term as a double homicide.

 

[RVTECH]

I can see bad coming from quite a ways out.

I was about to post something similar.
While watching a news vid about this on the 'net I realized how thick the woods are around the area and how easy it would be to 'hide' - and fairly close to actual pit area - which I looked at it on Google maps and could easily see how thick the area is on the satellite image.
Around me the areas are relatively open and I can see things coming fairly easily.

 

[cowboygraphics]

Who remembers this incident on Larch Mountain?

Defendant Gets Life In Oregon Slayings | The Seattle Times

This story made me think of that one also. Not sure that I ever saw the news of the capture and conviction of the freaks that committed the crime in 1996. The link you provided was appreciated and nice closure to that story. Great to see the quote from the Dep District Atty that I knew many years ago (clarification: knew on a personal basis!): "I call it the merciless begging for mercy," said Deputy District Attorney Bill Williams

 

[SUPER X]

I hope they catch them soon .there are alot of people going into the woods this time of year for various reasons thinking they are safe being out of the urban jungle.