Who murdered Anthony Branch, Sr in 1995? On September 18, 1995, 36-year-old Anthony Branch Sr. was shot and killed in his apartment in Portland, Oregon. Two unidentified men wearing ski masks broke into his residence on SE Ash Street at around 8:25 p.m. They gained entry by breaking the sliding glass doors, and after a brief confrontation, Branch was shot and left to die in his home. The assailants were seen fleeing the scene on foot, heading east on Ash Street.
Branch, a known associate of the Crips gang and involved in drug
dealing, had a reputation that might have contributed to the motive behind the attack. Despite these leads and the violent nature of the crime, the identities of the perpetrators remain unknown. Law enforcement has appealed for information multiple times over the years, offering rewards for tips leading to an arrest, but the case remains unsolved.
This murder, along with other cold cases in Portland, continues to be a focus for local authorities who hope advancements in forensic technology or new information will one day bring closure to Branch's family.
