The person at the center of this case
Ex-wife, her sister, cousin (deceased); one male (survived)
Homicide · Open - Fugitive at Large
37 years waiting · since 1989
ALVARO ISRAEL ALVARADO
Justice for Ex-wife, her sister, cousin (deceased); one male (survived) — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where has Alvarado been hiding since 1989? His known ties to Glendale Heights, Illinois, Guatemala, and Mexico suggest possible locations for investigation.
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witness
Lead #2The surviving male victim could provide crucial testimony about the events and Alvarado's whereabouts or plans.
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location
Lead #3Why did Alvarado target these specific individuals at his ex-wife's apartment? What was the motive?
On August 15, 1989, Alvaro Israel Alvarado allegedly shot and killed his ex-wife, her sister, and his cousin at an apartment in Portland, Oregon, while also shooting another male victim who survived. Alvarado was indicted on eight counts of aggravated murder and three counts of attempted aggravated murder, but fled before arrest, leading to a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. He is believed to have ties to Illinois, Guatemala, and Mexico, and remains a fugitive decades later.
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FBI; Multnomah County Circuit Court, Oregon; United States District Court, District of Oregon
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clue
Lead #4Has Alvarado been spotted or identified in Guatemala or Mexico in the decades since his flight?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Aggravated Murder, Attempted Aggravated Murder Caution: Alvaro Israel Alvarado is wanted for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of his ex-wife, her sister, and his cousin, in Portland, Oregon. On August 15, 1989, Alvarado allegedly used a handgun to shoot them all to death at his ex-wife's apartment.
Another male victim was also shot, but survived. On August 23, 1989, Alvarado was indicted in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon for Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon, and a warrant was issued for his arrest after he was charged with eight counts of aggravated murder and three counts of attempted aggravated murder.
On December 29, 1989, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Alvarado in the United States District Court, District of Oregon, after he was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Remarks: Alvarado is known to have ties to the Glendale Heights, Illinois, area, as well as to Guatemala and Mexico.
Timeline of Events
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1989-08-15
Shooting Incident
Alvaro Israel Alvarado allegedly shot and killed his ex-wife, her sister, and his cousin at his ex-wife's apartment in Portland, Oregon. Another male victim was shot but survived.
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1989-08-23
Indictment
Alvarado was indicted in Multnomah County Circuit Court for eight counts of aggravated murder and three counts of attempted aggravated murder. Arrest warrant issued.
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1989-12-29
Federal Warrant
A federal arrest warrant was issued in the United States District Court, District of Oregon, for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Case Information
Incident:August 15, 1989
Last Updated:October 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 15, 1989
Last Updated:October 29, 2026