35-Year-Old Man Arrested After Body of Missing Woman, 25, Found in Oregon

Aleah N. Aaron.Photo: Oregon State Police

Police in Oregon have arrested a 35-year-old man in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman who had been missing since late last month.

Aleah Aaron of Grant’s Pass was reported missing on March 30, according to theOregon State Police.Investigators later found Aaron’s body in a rural section of Josephine County near Cave Junction.

On Sunday, investigators arrested Thomas R. Fuertes of O’Brien, Oregon in connection with her death. Fuertes was arrested and charged with murder and abuse of a corpse and is being held at the Josephine County Jail.

Fuerte said he was in his trailer near Cave Junction with Aaron when she reached for his gun, according to police,KOBI-5reports.

It is unclear whether he has retained an attorney who can speak on his behalf.

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“One of the things Aleah loved most was FaceTiming her nephew Braxton,” the obituary continues.

The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office received the initial call about Aaron’s disappearance, but asked the Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section to lead the investigation.

“Due to the ongoing criminal investigation, we are unable to provide further information at this time,” the Oregon State Police said in a statement.

Anyone with information related to Aaron’s murder is asked to contact the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 800-442-2068 or *OSP (*677) from your mobile phone. Reference case number SP23092940.

source: people.com