Who murdered 33 year old Linda June Woods in 1992? On the morning of April 6, 1992, the routine movements of a train just north of the intersection of N. Kerby Avenue and N. Watts Street in Portland, Oregon, were abruptly halted by a grim discovery. A train engineer, while maneuvering the train, spotted a body lying between the tracks and immediately alerted the police. The deceased was identified as Linda June Woods, a 33-year-old Caucasian female.
Investigators at the scene determined that Woods had been strangled.
A wife and mother to two young children, she was described by those who knew her as a trusting and somewhat naïve individual. It was known that she often associated with the homeless population who frequented the area where her body was ultimately found. Her death sent a chill through the community, a stark reminder of the vulnerability of its citizens.
Despite the passage of time, the murder of Linda Woods remains an open wound for her family and the city of Portland. The case is now considered a cold case, with no arrests having been made and no suspects publicly identified. Law enforcement continues to seek information from the public, hoping that someone might come forward with the key piece of evidence that could finally bring her killer to justice and provide closure for her loved ones. The Portland Police Bureau's Cold Case Homicide Unit keeps the file active, a silent testament to a life cut short and a mystery that endures.
