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FBI Rejoins Kyron Horman Investigation as Thousands of Case Files Go Digital

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Desiree Young, Kyron Horman's mother, stands on the steps of Skyline Elementary School. She holds a large sign with Kyron's photo that reads "JUSTICE FOR KYRON".

Nearly 15 years after Kyron Horman vanished from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, the case is receiving renewed attention. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with Gresham Police detectives, has been working over the past year to digitize and reorganize the entire case, scanning thousands of pages of reports, photos, and evidence.

Once this digitization process is complete, the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) will reexamine the files. The BAU specializes in behavioral and psychological analysis, reviewing past statements and evidence to provide investigative recommendations based on patterns from similar historic and current cases nationwide.

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A view of the “War Room” of evidence with binders full of thousands of documents, images taken about seven months after Kyron’s disappearance. (Screenshots, Facebook, Kyron Horman Case Revisited Discussions)

Multnomah County Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O’Donnell emphasized the ongoing commitment to the case, stating, “We have never stopped searching for Kyron. We remain steadfast in our commitment to bring resolution to this case, for Kyron, for his family, and for the community. With the support of our partners and the public, we are actively pursuing every credible investigative opportunity. Kyron and his family are at the heart of our work“.

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Last week, Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez also reaffirmed his office’s dedication, noting that they have begun a thorough and methodical review of the case with fresh eyes. He added, “Our focus remains where it has always belonged—on Kyron and his family.”

As the 15th anniversary of Kyron’s disappearance approaches, a candlelight vigil is planned at Skyline Elementary on June 1 to honor him. The community is encouraged to attend and show support. Kyron’s family asks that anyone planning to attend bring their own folding chair, but they add that flameless candles will be provided.

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A $50,000 reward remains available for information leading to the resolution of Kyron’s disappearance. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 503-988-0560, email tips@mcso.us, or reach out to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST.

Written By Danielle Denham

Danielle Denham is a writer, photographer, and devoted history buff with a soft spot for Oregon’s forgotten places. Her love of old schoolhouses, abandoned homesteads, and the lives once lived inside them has taken her down back roads across the state. She was featured on OPB’s Oregon Field Guide, exploring the historic Charles Nelson House with a former resident shortly before the home was lost to wildfire. Watch the feature. At That Oregon Life, Danielle shares local history, good food, memorable adventures, and the quirks that make Oregon home. When she isn’t exploring, you may find her spending time in Eugene with Tyler James and his two awesome kiddos. If there’s an old building with a mysterious past along the way, consider the afternoon’s plans officially derailed.

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