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FBI offering $10,000 for information about 2008 slaying in Portland

FBI offering $10,000 for information about 2008 slaying in Portland

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The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information that could help them crack a cold case murder in Portland dating back to 2008.

Portland Police say 37-year-old Frank Williams was beaten and stabbed to death during an altercation on the soccer field at Fox Street and Anderson Street. The killing happened on Aug. 16, 2008.

The money is being offered to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever was responsible.

Portland Police Chief Mark Dubois says the case is one of 13 unsolved homicides the department is aware of.

Anyone with information about this or any other case can call 207-874-8584 and leave a message on the department’s Crime Tip line. You can also text keyword PPDME plus the message to 847411 (TIP411).

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