Body recovered from Willamette River in NW Portland believed to be missing UP student
So, so sorry to read this update.
Awaiting official confirmation, of course, but it sounds like his parents are resolved to this being OK.
This is one of two scenarios I thought likeliest, given the lack of sightings of him after his disappearance, coupled with his not wanting anyone to know where he was going or what his intentions were that night.
I had some hope when I heard about OK viewing train hopping videos and watching Into The Wild that he chose to seek out "fresh woods and pastures new," to quote Milton.
Unfortunately, it looks like he chose another course.
One which, sadly, is irreversible.
JMO.
I have been thinking of his roommate. Such an insightful, thoughtful, and caring young man to reach out to the parents when his gut told him something wasn’t right. I hope he isn’t too hard on himself.Rest in peace, Owen.
If this was suicide, his family, friends, and even his roommate must be beating themselves up, wondering if they missed something, but so often there isn't - everything seems fine, and then they're gone.
Yes..very sad. Tears here.
That link..he draws cash out then turns his phone off then. Why?
''Investigators said he had withdrawn $150 from an ATM that night. His phone was also turned off around that time.''
I have been thinking of his roommate. Such an insightful, thoughtful, and caring young man to reach out to the parents when his gut told him something wasn’t right. I hope he isn’t too hard on himself.
This is not the outcome I expected, and I am so very sad at this news.
Like others, I question why Owen took out $150 if he planned to end his life. I look forward to hearing the cause of death.
I know people have been killed for less, so I won’t assume this is a suicide at this point. JMO
RIP Owen.
He gave the money away, is my guess. He was thoughtful, he wouldn't need it, so why not pass it along to someone who would. Initially I thought he might send it to a friend, but am thinking he gave it to one of the many homeless people around St. Johns, or left it someplace for someone to find by accident.
Some are trying to make logical sense out of this, but unless you are suicidal or have been, you won't get it.