Travis Juetten, 26, was stabbed to death at his home in Marion County Aug. 13. His wife, Jamilyn, was also attacked, but is in stable condition and recovering in a hospital.
No arrests have been made in the crime, and Juetten’s family and law enforcement are asking for the public’s help. Crime Stoppers of Oregon is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 that leads to an arrest in the stabbing.
Detectives believe the stabbing occurred after Travis confronted an unknown intruder in the couple’s home.
Anyone with information can visit crimestoppersoforegon.com/ or visit the App Store and download P3 Tips for your smartphone or tablet. All tips are anonymous.
The night of the murder
Deputies were called at about 3 a.m. to the couple’s residence in the rural area of Hazelgreen and Howell Prairie roads NE, according to an earlier release from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies found Juetten dead.
The family released the following statement, through the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. The Statesman Journal typically does not name victims of crimes, but in this case the family did so in this public statement.
Our family is grieving the loss of our son, nephew, brother, and friend Travis Juetten, age 26, whose life was brutally cut short the morning of August 13th by an unknown assailant who murdered him inside his home. His wife Jamilyn was seriously injured and is recovering in the hospital. Travis was a kind, gentle, and loving person who did not deserve to lose his life, and for reasons unknown to any of us. While we grieve Travis’s loss and wish for Jamilyn’s health, we continue to be concerned for the safety of our family, friends, and neighbors. If you have any information that could be of assistance, please contact Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Your help is greatly appreciated.
The Marion County district attorney’s and medical examiner’s offices, Salem Police, Silverton Police, Mt. Angel Police and Woodburn Fire assisted the Sheriff’s Office in the investigation.
Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to contact Detective Jessica Van Horn at JVanHorn@co.marion.or.us or at 503-991-2145.
Individuals can also submit an anonymous tip, by texting TIPMCSO and the tip to 847411. The public can call the Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 503-588-5032.
Virginia Barreda is the breaking news and public safety reporter for the Statesman Journal. She can be reached at 503-399-6657 or at vbarreda@statesmanjournal.com. Follow her on Twitter at @vbarreda2.
