Missing La Pine woman found dead; police don’t suspect foul play

Published 9:51 am Monday, January 29, 2024

A La Pine woman who had been missing since Wednesday was found dead on Saturday.

Police do not suspect foul play in the death of Tamera Torkelson, 35, according to a press release from Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jason Wall.

Torkelson left her home without her phone or identification around 10 p.m. Wednesday.

In their search, authorities used police dogs, drones and assigned officials from search and rescue, detective and patrol divisions.

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Torkelson was found dead in the area of Sixth Street and U.S. Highway 97 on Saturday in La Pine.

“The Deschutes County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Deschutes County District Attorney’s Office will continue the investigation,” Wall said.

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