Remains confirmed to be those of Stephanie Condon
By KPIC Web StaffROSEBURG, Ore. -- Skeletal remains found last week on an abandoned logging road in Oregon belong to a 14-year-old girl who disappeared in 1998, according to investigators. The Douglas County Sheriff's Office held a press conference Wednesday morning and confirmed that the remains found near Glide, Ore., are those of Stephanie Condon. Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin said that no cause of death has been announced, but that the remains are still being examined. Hanlin said that the investigation is ongoing, and he still hopes to make an arrest in the case. Stephanie's father Martin gave a brief statement at the end of the press conference, saying that the family is "doing well, under the circumstances." He said that they would be preparing themselves for a possible trial and hoping for "justice for Stephanie." Condon disappeared the night of Oct. 30, 1998. She was 14 years old at the time. Condon was babysitting for her cousin Cheryl Richey at Richey's home on Henry Street in Tri City the night of her disappearance. Richey returned home around 1:30 a.m. and found her twins sleeping in their beds. She also found Stephanie's backpack, school book and clothes. Stephanie was gone. The remains were found near a logging road in the Little River area near Glide, Ore., by a hiker who was walking his dogs on Friday, March 13. The remains were sent to the Oregon State Police Crime Lab for identification. The remains were confirmed to be Condon's, after a match with dental records was found. Stephanie's family launched a Web site about the case on the 9th anniversary of her disappearance, which Condon's father said they would leave up. Condon's story has been featured on various national programs over the years, including an episode of the CBS show Without a Trace, as well as appearances by family members on The Early Show on CBS. KPIC will have more on this breaking news story, including reactions from the family of Stephanie Condon throughout the day, as it is made available. |
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February 9, 2012
- Roseburg, Oregon
