Mystery Shrouds Deaths of Two Oregon Men Found in Submerged Vehicle After Argument
Two Oregon men vanish after a dispute, only to be found lifeless in a submerged car – a tragedy that leaves a cops searching for answers. 🌐 #News #PortlandOR #Oregon #Crime
PORTLAND, OR – The tranquil waters of the Willamette River in Newberg, Oregon, became the scene of a perplexing tragedy this week. Two local men, Benigno Hermenegildo-Pascuala, 40, and Eufracio Lopez de Jesus, 39, vanished after a reported dispute, only to be discovered lifeless in a sunken car just days later. The circumstances surrounding their untimely deaths remain a baffling mystery.
Families Raise the Alarm
Concern mounted when the families of Hermenegildo-Pascuala and Lopez de Jesus contacted authorities on Monday to report the men missing.
The pair was last spotted on Sunday evening, engaged in what witnesses described as a “heated argument” in Newberg. The sudden disappearance following this altercation prompted an urgent search for answers.
High-Tech Sleuthing Leads to Grim Find
Determined to locate the missing men, investigators leveraged mobile device data and combed through video surveillance footage. Their digital trail led to a critical clue: Hermenegildo-Pascuala and Lopez de Jesus were last pinpointed at Roger’s Landing County Park in Newberg.
Armed with this information, police scoured the area, where they made an unsettling discovery – an ominous oil sheen marring the water near the boat launch in the Willamette River.
Responders Rally to Recover Remains
The Newberg-Dundee Police Department swiftly called in reinforcements. Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue arrived on the scene, deploying an underwater camera to investigate the murky depths.
The lens revealed the grim truth: Hermenegildo-Pascuala’s vehicle, with both men lifeless inside, lay submerged in the river’s embrace. Lake Oswego Fire Department’s dive team stepped in to carefully extract the vehicle from its watery grave.
As the recovery efforts concluded, the Newberg-Dundee Police Department acknowledged the lingering questions: “At this time, it is unknown why the vehicle was driven into the water or what led to the event.” The enigma of how an argument escalated into a submerged vehicle and two lost lives continues to perplex investigators and haunt those left behind.
As the community of Newberg grapples with this heartbreaking loss, we extend our deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of Benigno Hermenegildo-Pascuala and Eufracio Lopez de Jesus.
In times of unfathomable grief, may they find solace in the words of Matthew 5:4, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” May the memories of these two men be forever cherished, and may the truth behind their tragic passing come to light, bringing closure and peace to all those affected.
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