Key takeaways:
- Authorities in Wolf Creek, Oregon have concluded their investigation into the deaths of two residents.
- Benjamin Obadiah Foster, a suspect wanted for kidnapping and torturing a woman nearly to death, was located by police and fatally shot himself during a standoff.
- The Oregon State Police are leading the investigation, and have asked anyone with information to come forward.
Authorities in Wolf Creek, Oregon have concluded their investigation into the deaths of two residents, KOBI Richard Lee Barron Jr. and Donald Owen Griffith. The investigation began on January 26th, when police were searching for Benjamin Obadiah Foster, a suspect wanted for kidnapping and torturing a woman nearly to death.
Foster had previously been convicted of a similar crime in Nevada. After an intense manhunt, Foster was located by police hiding in the crawlspace under a house in nearby Grants Pass. On January 31st, Foster fatally shot himself during a standoff with police, bringing the manhunt to an end.
The woman, who officials said had been in a former domestic relationship with Foster, remains in critical condition. The investigation into the deaths of Barron Jr. and Griffith is ongoing, and authorities are still trying to determine the exact cause of death.
Wolf Creek is a small, unincorporated community in southwest Oregon, located about 20 miles from Grants Pass. The community is still in shock following the incident, and residents are hoping for a swift resolution to the investigation.
The Oregon State Police are leading the investigation, and have asked anyone with information to come forward. They are also offering counseling services to residents of Wolf Creek who may have been affected by the incident.
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