February 11, 2026
Portland, OR- Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Christopher Marshall today sentenced 35-year-old Jesse James Herold to life in prison after convicting him of Murder in the Second Degree. The terms of the sentence allow for a review by the parole board after 25-years in prison.
Multnomah County Senior Deputy District Attorney Kevin Demer and Deputy District Attorney Sam Wilton prosecuted the case for the state. After the sentencing Demer said: “Mr. Watts was only 32 years old when he was murdered. His family worried about him knowing that he was houseless and struggling while living on the streets. I hope the anguish and heartache that this family went through is softened by knowing that Mr. Herold received the maximum possible sentence.”…