PORTLAND MAN CHARGED IN NICOLE LAUBE HOMICIDE (PHOTO)
News Release from Washington Co. Sheriff's Office
Posted on FlashAlert: April 1st, 2015 12:22 PM
April 1, 2015-Yesterday, March 31, 2015, a Washington County Grand Jury indicted Jaime Tinoco, 17, of Portland, with the August 19, 2014 murder of Nicole Laube at The Commons at Timber Creek apartments. He was arrested this morning and charged with Homicide.
Within four days of Mr. Tinoco's arrest for the rape and brutal assault of a woman in Eugene on September 13, 2014, Washington County Violent Crimes Unit Detectives questioned him concerning the homicide of Nicole Laube. Washington County Detectives worked closely with Eugene Police Department Detectives to investigate any possible involvement with Mr. Tinoco in Ms. Laube's murder.
Detectives learned that Mr. Tinoco lived with his parents across NW Barnes Road from the apartment complex where Ms. Laube was stabbed to death. At that time, detectives were not able to obtain sufficient information or additional leads to correlate a connection between Mr. Tinoco and Ms. Laube.
During the following months, detectives meticulously poured over hundreds of pieces of information and questioned dozens of people to gain additional insight that would lead them to Ms. Laube's killer.
On March 23, 2015, after Jaime Tinoco was convicted for the rape and assault in Eugene, a Eugene Detective again questioned Mr. Tinoco about Ms. Laube's murder. The Eugene Detective received significant information from Mr. Tinoco prompting him to immediately summon the Washington County Detectives who were working the case. The detectives worked together to obtain information that led them to believe that Jaime Tinoco murdered Nicole Laube. Washington County Juvenile Services provided information that assisted the detectives with their investigation.
Yesterday, March 31, 2015, a Washington County Grand Jury indicted Jaime Tinoco and charged him with Aggravated Murder and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. He is currently in the custody of the Oregon Youth Authority. This morning, Washington County Detectives served the arrest warrant and took Mr. Tinoco into their custody and transported him to the Washington County Jail. Jaime Tinoco will be returned to the custody of the Washington County Sheriff after he turns 18 years old on April 3, 2015.
There is a press conference scheduled at the Washington County Sheriff's Office today, April 1, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. in training room C. In attendance will be Chris Laube (Nicole's husband) and Rich Jones (Nicole's father). Media is requested to arrive by 12:30 p.m.
Media is also asked to wait for the press conference for additional questions or comments from the family to respect their privacy during this difficult time.
Original press releases below:
Homicide Investigation Update:
September 15, 2014 -- Detectives Release Composite Drawing of Possible Homicide Suspect.
Today, September 15, 2014, Washington County Major Crimes Team Detectives released a composite drawing of the man suspected of killing Nicole Laube on August 19, 2014. The drawing was obtained from a witness that reportedly saw the man in the area at the time of the homicide. It is unknown if Nicole Laube knew the man in the composite drawing.
The Washington County Search and Rescue team previously searched the wooded area along a creek bed that travels through the Commons at Timber Creek apartment complex. That search recovered items of interest that are currently being analyzed to determine if they have any evidentiary value.
Detectives have been investigating every lead received from the public. Several people have been interviewed and have provided information and evidence to detectives. Detectives are reaching out to citizens, if anyone recognizes the man in the composite drawing or has additional tips to please call the Sheriff's Office at 503-846-2500.
A substantial cash award has been offered by a private citizen for the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for Nicole Laube's death.
Original press release below:
PRESS RELEASE
Case #14-512861
Detectives Search for Suspect in Cedar Mill Homicide
August 20, 2014--Detectives are searching for information related to a homicide that occurred yesterday evening.
On August 19, 2014, at about 5:10 p.m., Sheriff's Deputies were called to the Commons at Timber Creek apartments in the community of Cedar Mill, concerning a seriously injured woman. Sheriff's Deputies were contacted by an apartment resident who reported that a female came to her and told her that she had been stabbed. Another resident called the Sheriff's Office for assistance.
Numerous Sheriff's Deputies responded and found Nicole Laube, 29, from Forest Grove, outside, unconscious and bleeding. Sheriff's Deputies began administering emergency
lifesaving assistance for Ms. Laube. Nicole Laube was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter. She was an employee of the apartment complex working unspecified duties at the time. An intensive man hunt was conducted with K9s and over 20 law enforcement personnel from surrounding agencies. The search was not successful in locating the suspect. Little information is confirmed at this early stage of the investigation as detectives search through evidence and conduct interviews.
The Washington County Major Crimes Team Detectives responded to assist with the investigation. The Washington County Forensic Science Unit also responded to assist in searching for evidence and process the scene.
The Washington County Medical Examiner was on scene and confirmed the death as homicidal violence but could not confirm the exact cause of death. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
The Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in this case. If you have any information, please call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 503-629-0111.
Within four days of Mr. Tinoco's arrest for the rape and brutal assault of a woman in Eugene on September 13, 2014, Washington County Violent Crimes Unit Detectives questioned him concerning the homicide of Nicole Laube. Washington County Detectives worked closely with Eugene Police Department Detectives to investigate any possible involvement with Mr. Tinoco in Ms. Laube's murder.
Detectives learned that Mr. Tinoco lived with his parents across NW Barnes Road from the apartment complex where Ms. Laube was stabbed to death. At that time, detectives were not able to obtain sufficient information or additional leads to correlate a connection between Mr. Tinoco and Ms. Laube.
During the following months, detectives meticulously poured over hundreds of pieces of information and questioned dozens of people to gain additional insight that would lead them to Ms. Laube's killer.
On March 23, 2015, after Jaime Tinoco was convicted for the rape and assault in Eugene, a Eugene Detective again questioned Mr. Tinoco about Ms. Laube's murder. The Eugene Detective received significant information from Mr. Tinoco prompting him to immediately summon the Washington County Detectives who were working the case. The detectives worked together to obtain information that led them to believe that Jaime Tinoco murdered Nicole Laube. Washington County Juvenile Services provided information that assisted the detectives with their investigation.
Yesterday, March 31, 2015, a Washington County Grand Jury indicted Jaime Tinoco and charged him with Aggravated Murder and Unlawful Use of a Weapon. He is currently in the custody of the Oregon Youth Authority. This morning, Washington County Detectives served the arrest warrant and took Mr. Tinoco into their custody and transported him to the Washington County Jail. Jaime Tinoco will be returned to the custody of the Washington County Sheriff after he turns 18 years old on April 3, 2015.
There is a press conference scheduled at the Washington County Sheriff's Office today, April 1, 2015, at 1:00 p.m. in training room C. In attendance will be Chris Laube (Nicole's husband) and Rich Jones (Nicole's father). Media is requested to arrive by 12:30 p.m.
Media is also asked to wait for the press conference for additional questions or comments from the family to respect their privacy during this difficult time.
Original press releases below:
Homicide Investigation Update:
September 15, 2014 -- Detectives Release Composite Drawing of Possible Homicide Suspect.
Today, September 15, 2014, Washington County Major Crimes Team Detectives released a composite drawing of the man suspected of killing Nicole Laube on August 19, 2014. The drawing was obtained from a witness that reportedly saw the man in the area at the time of the homicide. It is unknown if Nicole Laube knew the man in the composite drawing.
The Washington County Search and Rescue team previously searched the wooded area along a creek bed that travels through the Commons at Timber Creek apartment complex. That search recovered items of interest that are currently being analyzed to determine if they have any evidentiary value.
Detectives have been investigating every lead received from the public. Several people have been interviewed and have provided information and evidence to detectives. Detectives are reaching out to citizens, if anyone recognizes the man in the composite drawing or has additional tips to please call the Sheriff's Office at 503-846-2500.
A substantial cash award has been offered by a private citizen for the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for Nicole Laube's death.
Original press release below:
PRESS RELEASE
Case #14-512861
Detectives Search for Suspect in Cedar Mill Homicide
August 20, 2014--Detectives are searching for information related to a homicide that occurred yesterday evening.
On August 19, 2014, at about 5:10 p.m., Sheriff's Deputies were called to the Commons at Timber Creek apartments in the community of Cedar Mill, concerning a seriously injured woman. Sheriff's Deputies were contacted by an apartment resident who reported that a female came to her and told her that she had been stabbed. Another resident called the Sheriff's Office for assistance.
Numerous Sheriff's Deputies responded and found Nicole Laube, 29, from Forest Grove, outside, unconscious and bleeding. Sheriff's Deputies began administering emergency
lifesaving assistance for Ms. Laube. Nicole Laube was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter. She was an employee of the apartment complex working unspecified duties at the time. An intensive man hunt was conducted with K9s and over 20 law enforcement personnel from surrounding agencies. The search was not successful in locating the suspect. Little information is confirmed at this early stage of the investigation as detectives search through evidence and conduct interviews.
The Washington County Major Crimes Team Detectives responded to assist with the investigation. The Washington County Forensic Science Unit also responded to assist in searching for evidence and process the scene.
The Washington County Medical Examiner was on scene and confirmed the death as homicidal violence but could not confirm the exact cause of death. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death.
The Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in this case. If you have any information, please call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 503-629-0111.
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