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Roland Dir

Case from Portland, OR dated Nov 29, 2008

Victim Details

Roland Dir

November 9, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Portland

OR

2008-11-29

2008-11-29

54

Roland

Dir

06/28/2026


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Case Description

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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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  • ROLAND JACKSON DIR | Portland.gov
  • Police identify Southeast Portland homicide victim - oregonlive.com

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