Suspected Serial Killer Faces Charges in Sixth Woman's Murder
WHO:
US Magazine - Jesse Calhoun, 41, is the accused Oregon serial killer.
KPTV - Elizabeth “Libby” Gibson, 32, of Portland, is identified as the sixth victim.
KPTV - Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez and Senior Deputy District Attorney Melissa Marrero announced the charges.
KPTV - Acting Portland Police Chief Brian Hughes was present at the news conference.
KPTV - Gibson's siblings released a statement regarding her death.
WHAT:
US Magazine - Calhoun has been charged with first-degree manslaughter in connection with Gibson's death.
KPTV - A grand jury indicted Calhoun on the manslaughter charge.
KPTV - Calhoun is also accused of murdering five other women: Ashley Real, Kristin Smith, Charity Perry, Joanna Speaks, and Bridget Webster.
KPTV - The bodies of the five women were discovered between February and May of 2023.
WHERE:
US Magazine - The events took place in Portland, Oregon.
KPTV - The remains of Elizabeth Gibson have not been recovered.
WHEN:
KPTV - Gibson was allegedly killed on November 18, 2022.
KPTV - Gibson was reported missing in March 2023.
KPTV - Calhoun was arraigned on a fifth indictment on June 3, 2026.
KPTV - Calhoun is scheduled for arraignment on the manslaughter indictment on Monday at 1:30 p.m.
WHY:
KPTV - Prosecutors stated that evidence connecting Calhoun to Gibson's death was gathered recently.
HOW:
KPTV - Investigators are continuing to seek information regarding Gibson’s disappearance or death.
(UPDATED September 17, 2026 08:01 UTC)
Jesse Calhoun, 41, has been charged with first-degree manslaughter in connection with the death of Elizabeth “Libby” Gibson, 32, who has been identified as the sixth victim in a series of murders in Portland, Oregon. A grand jury indicted Calhoun, who is also accused of murdering five other women, with their bodies discovered between February and May of 2023, while Gibson's remains have not yet been recovered. Calhoun is scheduled for arraignment on the manslaughter charge on Monday at 1:30 p.m., as investigators continue to seek information regarding Gibson’s disappearance or death.