Suspect wanted in three Oregon murders arrested

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By Staff report
August 05, 2009

The suspect wanted in connection with three murders in Union County, Oregon was captured on Aug. 3, 2009 in Thurston County, Washington. Gregory Alvin Cook (a.k.a. Gregory Alvin Mitts), 42, was arrested by Thurston County Sheriff's Office working in cooperation with the Union County Major Crime Team (UCMCT).

Cook was the subject of an intensive search for the homicide involving Shannon M. McKillop, age 51, whose remains were discovered in Union County near Elgin, Oregon on July 24, 2009. On Aug. 1, 2009, the UCMCT located additional human remains in a secluded area north of Elgin.

Tentative identification has been made of two individuals.

Based on the information developed during the investigation and evidence at the scene, the remains are believed to be those of Frank M. Scaramuzzi, 50, and Jeremiah H. Johnston, 28, both from Elgin.

Appropriate notifications to next of kin have been made.


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