Portland law enforcement is currently investigating a homicide that occurred on Hayden Island, following the recently identified victim, Richard Lee Bowers, aged 57. Bowers, a Portland resident, suffered fatal blunt force trauma, as per the findings of the Medical Examiner’s report.
As the case unfolds, authorities are working to piece together the events leading up to Bowers’ untimely demise. The Portland Police, in an effort to advance the investigation, have urgently appealed to the public for any information that could potentially help to fill in to solve the puzzle of this crime. Detective Ryan Foote and Detective Matt Brown are the primary contacts handling the case.
In a statement obtained by Portland Police Bureau’s official website, the victim’s family has requested privacy during these trying times, as they mourn the loss of Bowers. The notification of the family preceded the public release of his identity…