Police in Portland, Oregon say they have issued a “national arrest warrant” for a man accused of killing his girlfriend and believed to have left town.
Jose Antonio Caraballo, 43, is wanted for the murder of his girlfriend, Catherine Muehlbach, 27, the Portland Police Bureau said.
Officials said officers responded to a report of a deceased person at Powell Butte Nature Park on Dec. 9 at 3:16 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found the deceased person, later identified as Muhlbach.
The cause of death was later determined to be homicide.
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Jose Antonio Caraballo (R), 43, is wanted in connection with the murder of his girlfriend, Catherine Muehlbach, 27, according to the Portland Police Bureau.
(Portland Police Bureau)
Caraballo’s last known location was within the city limits of Portland, and he is “known to have associates in Oregon, California and Mexico.”
Crime Stoppers of Portland is offering a cash reward of up to $2,500 for any information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information can leave a tip at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com.
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Officials said officers responded to a report of a deceased person at Powell Butte Nature Park on Dec. 9 at 3:16 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found the deceased person, later identified as Muhlbach.
(Portland Police Bureau)
Muhlbach grew up in the San Diego area and later moved to Portland to start a storage and transportation company, according to KGTV.
“The pain is overwhelming and we are in shock,” said Jen Keller, Muhlbach’s sister. “It hurts. It hurts. Our world has changed. Nothing seems the same.