JCSO, SAR Investigating After Eugene Man's Body Found Outside Ashland
The body of a Eugene man missing since December has been located near Mill Creek Drive and Highway 66 outside of Ashland.
Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Medical Examiner detectives have scientifically identified the body as Damon Lee Petrie, 60, of Eugene. Deputies, detectives, and Search and Rescue personnel conducted extensive searches for Petrie after he was reported missing on December 18th, 2025. Petrie’s body was found by a hiker on Saturday, February 7th.
The cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy and toxicology report. No further information is available at this time.
Posted on 2/10/26 1:12PM by Alex Bauer
