David Grubbs, a 23-year-old man from Ashland, Oregon, was murdered on November 19, 2011, while walking home from work along the bike path near Hunter Park. The attack was extremely violent; Grubbs was nearly decapitated.

The case remains open and unsolved. The Ashland Police Department, Oregon State Police and the FBI have all been involved, and no arrests have been made. A reward of more than $21,000 has been offered for information leading to an arrest. Investigators have assigned new detectives in response to fresh leads, and Chief Tighe O’Meara has urged community members to come forward.

Friends and family continue to seek closure and justice, and the community has reported ongoing fear around the case. If anyone has information about Grubbs’ movements that night or about suspicious activity near Hunter Park on November 19, 2011, please contact the Ashland Police Department or Crime Stoppers.