Deaths of 4 women found in 3 months are linked, Oregon officials say

The deaths of four women whose bodies were found from February to May in and around Portland, Oregon, are linked, authorities said Monday.

Investigators have identified “at least” one person of interest linked to the deaths of Kristin Smith, 22; Charity Perry, 24; Bridget Webster, 31; and Ashely Real, 22, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement.