OSP Seeks Help In Identifying Next-Of-Kin Of Deceased Homeless Man
The Oregon State Police is asking the public for help in identifying next-of-kin of a homeless man who was found dead last week at a campsite off Interstate 84 near milepost 79 west of The Dalles. He has been identified as 69-year-old Donald Vernon Delavergne, who most recently was using the last name Wonder. Delavergne’s body was discovered by a local Good Samaritan who had befriended and assisted him. The OSP has taken extensive measures in an effort to locate and identify any possible next-of-kin without success. Delavergne is believed to have lived in the Willamette Valley over 20 years ago, specifically in the Forest Grove area. It is also believed he may have relatives on the East Coast of the United States. Anyone familiar with Delavergne or know of next-of-kin is asked to contact OSP Senior Trooper Michael Holloran at 541-296-9646, extension 5330. The circumstances surrounding Delavergne’s death are not suspicious and are being investigated by the Wasco County Medical Examiner as medically related.
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