PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – More than 30 years ago, workers clearing brush under North Portland's St. John's Bridge found fully skeletonized remains.

Law enforcement and the Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office responded to the scene and conducted a death investigation, but the case remained cold until October 2025.

On Monday, Oregon State Police (OSP) announced that the remains had finally been identified as Bryant Edward Deane, who is believed to have been 39 years old at the time of his death.

In Monday's announcement, OSP said Deane's remains were found with a maroon fleece-lined jacket, dark denim pants, MacGregor brand ankle boots and gray and brown cotton gloves, which suggest he died during winter.

Towards the beginning of the death investigation, the Oregon State Medical Examine

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