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Donald Bartron

Case from Beaverton, OR dated Oct 03, 1974

Victim Details

Donald Bartron

Male

White / Caucasian

Beaverton

OR

1974-10-03

16

Donald

Bartron

07/04/2026

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On October 3, 1974, a tragic event unfolded in the parking lot of the Oak Hills Recreation Center in Beaverton, Oregon, resulting in the murders of two teenagers, 16-year-old Donald Bartron and 18-year-old Peter Zito, Jr. Both victims were shot multiple times in the head with a. 22 caliber gun. This cold case remained unsolved for nearly 48 years, until a significant breakthrough in 2022.

The investigation into the murders was extensive and involved multiple agencies over the years. Initi ...
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  • NBC News: Oregon man arrested in 1974 cold case murders of 2 teens
  • KOIN.com: Murders of Aloha teens remain unsolved for 40 years
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