Police Add a Third ‘Person of Interest’ in Coos Bay Murder

We’re learning more about about a murder investigation in Coos Bay, as police name a third person of interest.

After a tip from a phone call, officials found the body of 34 year old Jesse Hayes behind a warehouse on Sunday, with multiple injuries to his head and body.

Police arrested 31 year old Michael Gertson and 46 year old Jesse Longhenry shortly after.

Both men will be in court Thursday. They are being held on $1.5 million each.

Meanwhile, a third man is being held on a parole violation charge. Police have not released his name. He is being considered a person of interest.

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