Info sought on possible murder of former Prairie City woman
By Logan Bagett on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
JOSEPHINE COUNTY/PRAIRIE CITY – A former resident of Prairie City was recently found deceased in rural Josephine County. Aleah Noelle Aaron, 25, still maintained contact and connection with several people from Grant County after moving locations. 35-year-old Thomas R. Fuertes is currently being held for the murder of Aleah. She was listed as a missing person prior to the discovery of her body. The Oregon State Police are seeking any information related to Aaron’s disappearance or death. Find the full press release from the Stated Police below:
(Press Release from Oregon State Police)
On March 30, 2023, the Josephine County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a missing female, Aleah N. Aaron (25) of Cave Junction. The Oregon State Police Major Crimes Section was contacted and asked to lead the investigation. Investigators later found Ms. Aaron’s deceased body in rural Josephine County near Cave Junction.
On April 2, 2023, investigators arrested Thomas R. Fuertes (35) of O’Brien, Oregon in connection with Ms. Aaron’s death. Fuertes was lodged in the Josephine County Jail on charges of Murder and Abuse of a Corpse.
Due to the ongoing criminal investigation, we are unable to provide further information at this time.
The Oregon State Police seeking the public’s assistance and requesting anyone with information related to the disappearance and murder of Ms. Aaron to please contact the Oregon State Police Southern Command Center at 800-442-2068 or *OSP (*677) from your mobile phone. Reference case #SP23-092940.
