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Five people were killed in a murder-suicide on a rural property near Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon, on August 11, 2025; authorities identified the victims as a man, a woman, and their three children aged seven to 11.

Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a quintuple homicide after five people and multiple domestic animals were found dead at a rural property at 47350 NW Otis Lane near Forest Grove Oregon. The call came in early Saturday morning for a vehicle fire. Firefighters arrived and discovered human remains then called in deputies. Officials say the deaths are not believed to be a random act of violence.

Sunday evening the Sheriff’s Office identified 36 year old Benjamin Charles Parker as the suspect. Detectives tracked him to Enumclaw Washington where Enumclaw police located his vehicle and found him deceased inside. Authorities believe he died by suicide. The Sheriff’s Office states there is no ongoing danger to the public.

This is a complex and active investigation involving multiple agencies including the Washington County Major Crimes Team Oregon State Police crime lab and ATF. Victim identities ages and causes of death have not been released. The exact number and type of animals found have also not been released.

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