The person at the center of this case
Ex-wife, her sister, cousin of Alvaro Israel Alvarado, and one surviving male victim
Homicide · Open
36 years waiting · since 1989
ALVARO ISRAEL ALVARADO
Justice for Ex-wife, her sister, cousin of Alvaro Israel Alvarado, and one surviving male victim — 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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evidence
Lead #2What evidence connected Alvarado to the shooting, and are there any ballistics or forensic records that could aid in identification if he is located?
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witness
Lead #3The surviving male victim could provide crucial testimony about the shooter's identity and motive if Alvarado is apprehended.
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 wounding another male victim. He was indicted on eight counts of aggravated murder and three counts of attempted aggravated murder, then fled to avoid prosecution, triggering a federal warrant in December 1989. Despite decades passing, Alvarado remains at large with known connections to Illinois, Guatemala, and Mexico, and locating him could finally bring closure to the victims' families and justice for the survivors.
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Multnomah County Circuit Court, State of Oregon; United States District Court, District of Oregon
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contact
Lead #4Has Alvarado maintained contact with family members or associates in the United States or Central America that could lead to his whereabouts?
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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 three people (ex-wife, her sister, and his cousin) and wounded another male victim at his ex-wife's apartment in Portland, Oregon.
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1989-08-23
Indictment
Alvarado was indicted in Multnomah County Circuit Court on eight counts of aggravated murder and three counts of attempted aggravated murder.
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1989-12-29
Federal Warrant Issued
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:July 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 15, 1989
Last Updated:July 12, 2026