Introduction

On September 21, 2002, the small farming community of Malin, Oregon, was thrust into a perplexing mystery that remains unsolved to this day. Jerry Lee McKoen, a 48-year-old seasoned outdoorsman and farmer, vanished without a trace during a routine hunting trip. Despite extensive search efforts and numerous theories, his disappearance continues to baffle investigators and haunt those who knew him. 

A Life Rooted in the Land

Jerry McKoen was deeply connected to the land he called home. Living with his parents, Clifford and Bertha McKoen, on their family farm near the 24200 block of Old Malin Highway, he cultivated potatoes, alfalfa, and grain. Known for his independence, Jerry was an experienced outdoorsman who often embarked on hunting excursions, favoring bow hunting over firearms. ...Read More