Oregon man arrested in California in connection to Lane County murder

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The search for a Eugene man suspected in the death of a woman in Lane County has ended with an arrest in California, officials said.

John Jay Kelley, 49, was arrested by deputies in Mendocino County early Thursday morning. He faces a charge for second-degree murder and his extradition to Oregon is underway.

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On Wednesday, deputies discovered the woman’s body in a home near 28000 Highway 36 just south of Junction City. Officials began a search for Kelley soon after.

Investigators said they had reason to believe Kelley was involved in her death, though details of what happened remain unclear.

An investigation is ongoing.

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