On 05/15/24, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a deceased male identified as Ted Foltz Tipton (age 53). The location was determined to be on Kodiak Lane, (Bly Mountain) Oregon. This location is a rural area approximately 11 miles north of Bonanza, Oregon. The Klamath County Major Crime Team, consisting of investigators from a number of state and local agencies, responded to the area. The investigation is being investigated as a homicide.
Update – On Saturday, May 25 th , friends and community members held a gathering in remembrance of Ted Foltz Tipton. Many in the community have expressed their loss and questions directly to investigators.
While the investigation into the death of the victim is ongoing, there is very little information which can be shared publicly. The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous tips and continues to follow-up on tips which have not already been investigated.
Interviews, community tips, evidence collection, and area canvasses have been conducted. Follow-up interviews have revealed some clarifying information. Many subjects have been cleared of involvement while some remain of interest. Forensic evidence has been collected which may hold key information. This evidence has been delivered to or collected by the OSP-Crime Lab and investigators are awaiting results of their analysis.
There have been many social media accusations published within the local community, which does not help the investigation. However, there is a strong indication the person responsible for the death was known to the victim and that there are residents in the area who have relevant information which has yet to be shared with investigators. The Klamath County Sheriff’s Office and the Klamath County Major Crime team request that anyone with information regarding this investigation phone (541) 850-5380 and provide that information to the investigators.
