$20K Reward Offered To Help Solve 2017 Murder Case

PORTLAND, OR — The 2017 murder of Brian Elton Spaulding remains unsolved. His family and friends, however, hope to change that soon.

After privately raising $20,000 over the past year, Spaulding's family and friends are offering the cash as a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whomever is responsible for the 36-year-old's death.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon is also offering a $2,500 reward for the same information.

Spaulding's death was first reported just before 12:30 p.m. June 12, 2017.

According to police, Spaulding was found in a house in the 3500-block of Northeast 10th Avenue, off Northeast Fremont Street and near Highway 99E.

Evidence at the scene and confirmation from the Oregon State Medical Examiner led Portland police to initiate a homicide investigation. That investigation — now a year in — has yet to establish any suspect information or even a reason as to why Spaulding may have been killed.

Anyone who may be able to help detectives solve the mystery of Spaulding's death is encouraged to contact Portland police or Crime Stoppers.

To receive the family's reward, tipsters need to contact Detective Todd Gradwahl, specifically, at 503-823-0991 or todd.gradwahl@portlandoregon.gov.

For Crime Stoppers tips, use the Crime Stoppers "P3 Tips" app, submit a tip using the online form, or call 503-823-HELP (4357).

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