Shocking Murder Mystery: 80-Year-Old Found in Suitcase, Suspect Charged
In a truly chilling turn of events, a man named Michael Darwin Moody has been charged with the murder of 80-year-old Judy Hurley, whose body was gruesomely discovered stuffed inside a suitcase near the Willamette River in Sauvie Island, Oregon. The authorities were alerted to this macabre find on February 17, leading to a grim investigation that recently culminated in Moody’s arrest on February 20. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) announced that evidence collected pointed to Moody, who has been charged with second-degree murder and abuse of a corpse, confirming what many in the community didn’t want to believe—that a senseless tragedy had occurred.
Hurley, who had fallen on hard times, was once a bright ray of sunshine for a local couple, Leslie Ortiz and Justin Misner, who acted as her guardians during a troubling phase. They revealed that last spring, Hurley was bedridden and struggling with trespassers in her home, creating a chaotic living situation where “people would come and use it as a base for crime.” Misner shared how they had “grown really attached” to Hurley after helping her move to a retirement home, where they lost touch after she relocated due to medical issues.
As the investigation unfolds, there are still numerous unanswered questions regarding the days leading up to Hurley’s death and Moody’s connection to her. What kind of relationship did they have? Was Moody involved in the alleged chaos surrounding Hurley’s home? These queries loom large as detectives dive deeper into the case, including determining Hurley’s cause of death.
The MCSO has put out a call for anyone with insight on this case to step forward, making it clear that they are still piecing together this heart-wrenching puzzle. As we await the next court appearance for Moody on March 3, it’s a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the darkness that sometimes lurks behind familiar faces. Stay tuned for updates because in a world where old acquaintances can turn out to harbor deadly secrets, nothing is ever quite what it seems.
Sources: Celebrity Storm Wire and People Magazine, KPTV FOX 12
