Jesse E. Depue, 31 and living in the Vernonia community in Oregon, was killed on March 26, 2015. Local law enforcement opened an investigation and, the next day on March 27, 2015, Vernonia resident Kirk Avila was arrested and charged with murder and attempted use and carry of a dangerous weapon in connection with Depue’s death.

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office assisted the Vernonia Police Department in the investigation that led to Avila’s identification and arrest. Reports from 2015 indicated Avila was awaiting trial on those charges. The death had a deep impact on the Vernonia community and Depue’s family.

Does anyone in Vernonia have information about what happened that night or knew Jesse personally?