OR OR - Jerry, 65, & Helen Ephrem, 65, Portland, 30 Oct 2014

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'Homicide detectives said that they believe a husband and wife found dead inside a home in Portland’s Hazelwood neighborhood on Thursday were killed by an unknown person or persons.

The victims, a married couple both 65-years-old, had been long-time residents of the neighborhood in the 600 block of NE 114th, police said. Their bodies were discovered around 12:30 p.m. on Thursday.'

The bodies were discovered by a family member and are expected to be identified today. There's no information on any suspects in the double homicide yet.

Anyone with information about this investigation, including anyone in the neighborhood who saw or heard anything, is asked to contact Detective Mark Sponhauer at 503.823.0416

http://koin.com/2014/10/30/man-woman-found-dead-in-ne-portland-home/
 
http://koin.com/2014/10/30/man-woman-found-dead-in-ne-portland-home/

Comments after zwiebel's article are interesting. Whomever killed the couple had to know they were in the home. 2 cars are in the driveway in the taped off crime scene on that video.

http://www.kptv.com/story/27169316/two-bodies-found-in-northeast-portland-home

On this video they talk about the fact that there is an apartment complex behind the home. A woman who lives there heard a commotion at 3:30 AM. At first she thought it was the garbage pickup but when they came later she knew the noise was something different. LE has taped off 2 blocks around crime scene.
 
You know, if people just got up once in awhile and looked at where noises are coming from, maybe more clues would be available.

Or am I just nosy?
 
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http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2014/10/northeast_portland_double_homi.html

The two found dead, Jerry and Helen Ephrem, both 65, were married...

The couple had lived in the home for about 30 years, neighbors said. They described Jerry Ephrem as very sociable, happy-go-lucky and friendly, but rarely saw his wife.

The couple, neighbors said, are part of a very large Roma family and often had family gatherings at the house that drew many people.
 
You know, if people just got up once in awhile and looked at where noises are coming from, maybe more clues would be available.

Or am I just nosy?
While I agree the sound of voices and what the neighbor believes were several shots being fired doesn't coincide with a garbage truck, going outside may have been dangerous and even if this person called 911 chances are the suspect(s) would have already been gone by the time LE arrived. However, I am curious what leads LE to believe the suspect(s) have no connection to the family and if the home appeared to be ransacked, as in a robbery.

MOO
 
November 2014:

Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in this case, or any unsolved felony, and tipsters can remain anonymous.

Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared with investigators as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects. Links can be shared directly with investigators or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Leave a Crime Stoppers tip online at http://crimestoppersoforegon.com/submit_online_tip.php text CRIMES (274637) and in the subject line put 823HELP, followed by the tip, or call (503) 823-HELP (4357) and leave the tip information. Tips can be left in English or Spanish.

http://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=5567
 
October 2016:

N.E. Portland homicide remains unsolved, reward offered

Sunday marks the two-year anniversary of a Northeast Portland double homicide, and a reward continues for information leading to an arrest.

Police have no suspect information nor any known reasons why anyone would want the couple dead, according to a Crime Stoppers of Oregon announcement Friday morning. The organization offers a $2,500 reward for information that would help detectives find the shooter.
 
Police still hope for tips in 2014 Hazelwood murder

Portland police can’t say how they were murdered or what weapons, if any, were used, but the medical examiner said they died of homicidal violence.

“Pieces of the investigation are still protected so that we have a better chance of identifying and prosecuting the people or person responsible for this horrible act,” Sgt. Chris Burley said.

Jerry and Helen Ephrem Double Homicide Remains Unsolved

The Portland Police Bureau, in cooperation with Crime Stoppers of Oregon, is asking for the public's help to solve a double homicide that occurred in Northeast Portland's Hazelwood Neighborhood.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous.

Information about any unsolved homicide is eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.
 

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