2 persons of interest located in Nevada after 52-year-old man found dead at Oregon campsite

TILLAMOOK COUNTY, Ore. (TCD) -- Two persons of interest in the homicide of a 52-year-old man were reportedly located in Nevada over the weekend.

On Dec. 2, the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office said they were investigating a suspicious death in the Trask River area of Tillamook State Forest. The same day, the Sheriff’s Office released a photo of a blue Toyota Sienna minivan and said the vehicle and its occupants were believed to be linked to the homicide at the campsite.

The Sheriff’s Office noted, "The occupant, or occupants, of the vehicle are unknown, but should be considered armed and dangerous. If you see this vehicle, do not approach or contact the occupants."

On Dec. 3, the Sheriff’s Office identified 40-year-old Alyssa Sturgill and 41-year-old Lisa Peaslee as persons of interest in the case. The two were reportedly living in their car and took the victim’s minivan when they fled.

Peaslee, Sturgill, and the minivan were located in Nevada on Sunday, Dec. 4. The Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office said detectives were traveling to Nevada, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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• FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - DECEMBER 2, 2022 - 2PM - Tillamook County Sheriff's Office
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