Murdered Milwaukie male was ‘hard-working’ business owner

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Those who realized 63-calendar year-aged Jimmy Pearson described him as a fantastic, loving and beneficial person who was constantly up for a giggle. And they are stunned and saddened by his murder.

Pearson was the operator of A1 Hawk Pawn Store with spots in Portland and Gladstone. His human body was observed Wednesday, March 3 when an personnel went to check on him following he failed to display up for do the job, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office mentioned.

Deputies decided Pearson’s demise was suspicious and crime scene investigators were called in to accumulate evidence. A healthcare examiner carried out an autopsy and concluded Pearson died of homicidal violence.

Pearson lived alone in his Oak Grove house that sits guiding a gate on Oak Shore Lane. His gate keypad was sealed with red tape and the gate was locked with a chain and padlock when KOIN 6 Information stopped by on Tuesday.

An acquaintance claimed, “Jim was a incredibly challenging-doing work guy. His do the job was his range just one. He spent a whole lot of time at his pawnshops and loved his canines.” A neighbor explained to KOIN 6 they want responses and for whoever murdered Pearson to be introduced to justice.

Pearson’s relatives shared the subsequent assertion:

“Jim was a just one-of-a-sort male. He could light-weight up a place & was liked by all. He was these types of a very pleased father and grandfather! Make sure you aid our relatives uncover justice and make sure you arrive forward with nearly anything that may possibly enable solve this. Remember to hold us in your prayers and be sure to give our relatives house & time to grieve.”

Authorities believe that Pearson’s loss of life was an isolated event and that there is no threat to the general public at this time. No arrests have been produced.

Everyone with information on Pearson’s loss of life is urged to speak to the Sheriff’s Business Tip Line at 503.723.4949 or publishing a form online.