Roland Dir

Murdered
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Do you know who killed Roland Jackson Dir in 2008?
On November 29, 2008, 54-year-old Roland Jackson Dir was found dead inside his residence at 531 SE 155th Avenue in Portland, Oregon. A food delivery man, who regularly brought meals to Dir, discovered his body and immediately contacted authorities. Upon investigation, police determined that Dir had died as a result of homicidal violence, though specific details about the nature of his death have not been publicly disclosed.

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    • Victim Details

    Roland Dir

    November 9, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Portland

    OR

    2008-11-29

    54

    Roland

    Dir

    10/07/2024


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