On April 24th 2024, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a deceased adult female at a residence in the 28000 block of Hwy. 36 south of Junction City. Upon arrival, investigators observed the deceased had suspicious injuries that may have contributed to her death. The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 49-year-old John Jay Kelley of Eugene. He is considered a person of interest at this time. Kelley is described as a white male adult with brown hair, green eyes, weighing approximately 220 pounds and standing approximately 5’08” tall. Kelley is possibly driving a silver 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV bearing Oregon license plate #532PMQ. Kelley is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone aware of his whereabouts is asked to call 911 and avoid approaching or contacting him.
