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True Crime Tuesday: Reexamining the murder of Essie Jackson

By Emily BurrisTravis Teich,

25 days ago

PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — A decades-old North Portland murder case, once thought to be tied to a serial killer, is now headed in a different direction.

In March 1983, Essie Jackson was found dead at Overlook Park. Her murder was originally tied to convicted serial killer Homer Jackson, however, that charge was dropped just a few years ago.

AM Extra was joined by the hosts of the Murder in the Rain Podcast to share more about the case.

Watch the full video in the player above.

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