Reward Offered in Unsolved Homicide: Clackamas County Sheriff Seeks Help

In December of 2016, 68-year-old Merrilee Bonnie Cooley of Johnson City was last seen by her family. Two days later, having not heard from her, they reported her missing. On January 5, officers from the Milwaukie Police Department found her car - a black 2010 Kia Optima - in the parking lot of the Miramonte Lodge Apartments on Southeast McLoughlin Boulevard. In the trunk was Cooley. She had been murdered.

The sheriff's office has no suspect information at this point. They are hoping someone knows something and comes forward. Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous.

Information about any unsolved felony crime is eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000. Information about any unsolved homicide is eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects. Links can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Submit an anonymous tip:

Text CRIMES (274637) - Type 823HELP, followed by the tip. Call 503-823-HELP (4357) or click here to submit an online tip.

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