James Kesch

Murdered

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Do you know who killed 21 year old James Kesch in 1982?
James Kesch, a 21-year-old gas station attendant, was murdered on September 6, 1982, in Portland, Oregon. He was discovered at the Chevron station on N Lombard Street, shot during what is believed to have been an attempted robbery. Despite signs of a struggle, no money was stolen, and Kesch died shortly after being taken to the hospital. Witnesses reported seeing a young man, described as African-American, in his late teens or early twenties, near the station at the time of the shooting. The cas ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    James Kesch

    November 4, 2022

    Male

    Caucasian / White

    Portland

    OR

    1982-09-06

    1961-05-02

    21

    James

    Kesch

    10/13/2024

    1


    Area Body Found:
    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone have any theories on the murder of James? I've been following the case closely and would... ...Read More
    05/06/2024
    Has anyone been following the case of James' murder? I'm curious if anyone has any theories or insig... ...Read More
    02/10/2024
    Dear forum members,
    I regret to inform you all that James Kesch was tragically murdered in Portla... ...Read More
    05/14/2023