Who killed 22 year old Jeffrey Bartow in 1980? On August 6, 1980, 22-year-old Jeffrey Bartow was murdered in his apartment on NE 45th Avenue in Portland, Oregon. At approximately 3:40 p.m., Bartow answered a knock at his door, only to be confronted by two armed men who forced their way into the apartment. The intruders demanded drugs and money, ordering Bartow and his two associates to the floor. In the ensuing chaos, Bartow attempted to resist, leading to a physical altercation.
He was struck on the head and eventually died from his injuries after his associates rushed him to the hospital.
The two suspects fled the scene after ransacking the apartment. One of the assailants was described as a white male, around 25 years old, with dark hair and a mustache, while the second suspect was a Hispanic or Native American male in his early twenties. Despite witness descriptions, the case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek any information that might lead to the identification of the perpetrators.
Bartow's lifestyle reportedly involved connections with drug use and dealing, which may have played a role in the crime. The Portland Police Cold Case Unit still actively seeks tips, and Crime Stoppers of Oregon has offered a reward for any information leading to an arrest.
