Jesse Calhoun, an accused serial killer in Oregon, was arraigned on June 4, 2026, for the murder of a fifth woman, Ashley Real, aged 22. Calhoun's lawyer entered a not guilty plea for the second-degree murder charge. He is already facing charges related to the deaths of four other women whose bodies were found in 2022 and 2023. Prosecutors have stated their intention to try all five killings together next year following the brief arraignment in Portland.
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Jesse Calhoun pleads not guilty to fifth murder charge in Oregon court
Jesse Calhoun has pleaded not guilty to a fifth murder charge in Oregon. He is already facing charges for the deaths of four women, and prosecutors plan to try all five cases together next year.
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