Portland Man Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter in Case Linked to Suspected Serial Killings
Jesse Calhoun, a suspected serial killer in Portland, Oregon, has pleaded not guilty to first-degree manslaughter. This plea is in connection with the death of Elizabeth "Libby" Gibson, who authorities believe is the sixth woman he has killed in the…
Portland, OR, September 21, 2026 — Jesse Calhoun, a man identified by authorities as a suspect in multiple homicides in the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of first-degree manslaughter. This plea pertains to the death of Elizabeth “Libby” Gibson.
Authorities have indicated that Gibson is believed to be the sixth woman whose death is linked to Calhoun in the Portland metro area. Calhoun is facing charges related to the deaths of six women in total. The investigation has involved the recovery of remains belonging to some of the alleged victims. These remains were found in rural areas within Oregon and in southwest Washington.
The legal proceedings are ongoing following Calhoun’s not guilty plea. Further details regarding the specific evidence and timeline of the alleged crimes have not been fully disclosed in connection with this plea. The case is being handled by relevant legal authorities in Oregon.
The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The timeline for further court proceedings was not provided.
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