Multnomah County District Attorney

Bighaus drove in reverse to catch up to the victim, and upon closing the distance, swerved to strike the victim and crush him between the vehicle and the building. 

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office asked the court to hold the defendant in custody without bail until trial. Today, the court ruled that the defendant was charged with a crime eligible for detention, and deferred any further ruling until a full hearing on the matter can be scheduled. The defendant will remain in custody until further order of the court. 

July 28, 2022 Elisabeth Shepard, Communications Director Elisabeth.Shepard@nullmcda.us Grand jury...

“Mr. Ramirez took two lives in two days. Mr. Pashkov was simply trying to keep himself and his neighbors safe. Mr. Gordon was simply having an argument. Neither warranted a death sentence. These killings were senseless, purposeless, and have had a ripple effect in the communities where they took place. I appreciate the thoughtful deliberation of the jury and believe justice was served,” stated Multnomah County Deputy District Attorney Kate Molina.

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office thanks the Marion County District Attorney’s Office, specifically Deputy District Attorney Katie Suver as well as the Salem Police Department, as well as their employees, for their work on this case. 

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office thanks Victim Advocate Julie Jacobs, and the Gresham Police Department, specifically Detective Aaron Turnage, Detective Lindsay Friderich, as well as the East County Major Crimes Team for their work on this case. 

July 14, 2022 Elisabeth.Shepard@nullmcda.us Elisabeth Shepard, Communications Director   DA...

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office has filed charges, including an offense for which Oregon law permits pretrial detention, and is requesting that Kesterson be returned to custody and held without bail. 

June 27, 2022 Elisabeth.Shepard@nullmcda.us Elisabeth Shepard, Communications Director   DA...