15 years later, FBI to re-examine Kyron Horman case after files go digital

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Nearly 15 years since a young boy disappeared from outside a Portland elementary school, local law enforcement have announced that they are re-examining the case with help from the FBI.

Kyron Horman was seven years old when he vanished the morning of June 4, 2010, from Skyline Elementary School after his school's science fair. He was last seen with his stepmother, known then as Terri Horman, who has continually denied her involvement.

What began as a missing persons case eventually expanded into one of the largest investigations in Oregon history. To this day, there have been no signs of Horman and no arrests made in the case.

But on Friday, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office said that, along with Gresham police, they have been working to digitize the case files for the past year.

"This means scanning and documenting thousands of pages of reports, photos and evidence," MCSO said.

They add when that process is complete, the file will be re-examined by the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU). According to MCSO, the BAU uses behavior and psychological analysis to go over statements and other evidence. They will then offer recommendations to local law enforcement on how to proceed in the case based on "patterns from similar historic and current cases nationwide."

MCSO noted they will also meet with Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez to assess next steps.

"As we approach the 15th anniversary of Kyron Horman’s disappearance, I want to reaffirm my continued commitment to this case,” said DA Vasquez. “My office has begun a thorough and methodical review of the case with fresh eyes, and we look forward to receiving further analysis from the Sheriff’s Office and the FBI. Our focus remains where it has always belonged — on Kyron and his family."

Officials hope these advancements in software, digital forensics and technology will help them better examine new and existing leads.

As this remains an active and ongoing case, a $50,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to the resolution of Horman's disappearance, according to officials. People can call the MCSO TipLine at 503-988-0560, email MCSOTipLine@mcso.us or contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children TipLine at 1-800-THE-LOST or provide an online tip at the organization’s CyberTipLine.