PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The man accused of fatally stabbing a Portland mother two years ago was arrested in Montana on Monday, Portland police announced.
Connor J. O’Brien, 21, was lodged in the Missoula County Jail and charged with second-degree murder and unlawful use of a weapon. He will be extradited to Portland.
O’Brien allegedly killed 22-year-old Tiara Atencio in October 2023. Atencio’s family has been notified of the arrest.
KOIN 6 News talked with Atencio’s family after her killing in 2023, saying she was happy, bubbly and was “the best mom” to her 1-year-old son, Legend…