Oregon man accused of killing women and dumping their bodies is arraigned on fifth murder charge

Jesse Calhoun was arraigned on a fifth murder charge for the 2023 death of Ashley Real, joining four other victims whose bodies were found in the Portland area and southwestern Washington. Calhoun, who entered a not-guilty plea, faces five counts of second-degree murder and four counts of abuse of a corpse, with victims including Kristin Smith, Charity Perry, Bridget Webster, and Joanna Speaks. Family members of the victims attended the hearing, expressing grief and relief over his detention.