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John Honaker V

Case from Portland, OR dated Aug 30, 2002

Victim Details

John Honaker V

November 7, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Portland

OR

2002-08-30

31

John

Honaker V

06/29/2026


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Who killed 31 year old John Honaker V?
In the early morning hours of August 30, 2002, the life of John Honaker V, a 31-year-old Caucasian male, came to a tragic and violent end in Portland, Oregon. His body was discovered around 8:50 a.m. by a transient in an open area just south of the Marquam Bridge, near the intersection of SW Sheridan and Moody Street. Mr. Honaker was found on the ground, bleeding, and despite a call for help from a nearby hotel, he was pronounced dead shortly after authorities arrived.

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