Found Deceased ID - Deborah Hendrichs, 56, abandoned car on I-84 near Mecham, Star, 11 Jan 2021

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MAY 10, 2021
Husband of missing woman speaks out after body found in Oregon | KEPR (keprtv.com)
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Action News spoke to John Hendrichs on Monday and he says Deborah was found on her birthday.

Later this month, the two would have celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary.

"She loved helping people she was kind and gentle she loved dogs she loved her sisters Rhonda and Barb and did anything to help them through their life struggles she loved my family and my family loved her," John said.

John tells Action News she loved all of her nieces and nephews and her nine grandchildren.

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Family asks for help locating missing woman

Jan 30
He (the husband) said she left her car on the side of I-84 in Oregon at mile marker 238.5 and has not been seen or heard from since.

He said a search and rescue team and police searched the area, but found nothing.

Body believed to be missing Star woman recovered in Oregon | Local News | idahopress.com

May 10
...searchers notified the department’s Incident Command that a body had been found on the east side of the interstate near milepost 238.


Note: relation to where her vehicle was found to where her body was found.
 
spiritseeker31 said:
Body believed to be missing Star woman recovered in Oregon | Local News | idahopress.com

No autopsy request....does that mean no foul play?
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Body believed to be missing Star woman recovered in Oregon

Can the family request an autopsy? I’m not saying that think one should be done, just curious if that’s something family can request.

Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office said Hendrichs’ family members have been notified. The medical examiner in Umatilla County is not requesting an autopsy, according to Capt. Timothy Fox with Oregon State Police, the agency handling the investigation.
 
It probably was pretty good climb up that grade, hope she didn't suffer. There's not much up there if memory serves. No gas stations or stores last time we were up there. Just the casino at the bottom of the hill. MOO
 
Sad to hear this news, yet happy that she was found rather quickly. Cases like this just shows us that sometimes the spouses aren’t guilty. I know that I was diagnosed bi-polar over 20 years ago and my family doesn’t know. My husband is the only family member who knows and a couple of friends. My husband has become well aware of when I am headed to a manic state and handles it and me. Not all families share everything and I am VERY close to mine but keep my mental health personal. I have learned to cover pretty well with people I talk to every day.
 
Missing Star woman's family pleads for help: 'Every day has been like a new funeral' | ktvb.com

"Her husband, John Hendricks, told KTVB on Saturday that she left their home at about 9:15-9:30 on Jan. 11 in a state of distress."

I've read the account of how she was loved by many, had the same job for 37 years, etc., etc., but what about the above? Any explanation as to why she left home with an insufficient amount of gas in the vehicle, and was "in a state of distress"?
 
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Knox said:
I'm surprised no autopsy was requested, I guess we trust the ME is making the right call. I'm so sad Deborah died alone in the middle of nowhere, my thoughts are with her loved ones.
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Perhaps there was no autopsy because her next of kin did not wish one to be performed. Sufficient explanation was given that would make an autopsy unnecessary.
 
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I'd definitely suspect the husband if it wasn't for 1) the witness at the house who saw him shirtless/chasing Deborah and asking to call 911, and 2) the snow plow driver seeing her and speaking with her.

Is it possible the husband followed her up there and killed her near where her car conveniently ran out of gas and then drove back to his house and nobody noticed he was gone for hours or saw him or anything? I dunno, maybe. It seems unlikely. And it does sound like, even though the sister claims Deborah had no mental health issues, she did confirm that Deborah was concerned about the upcoming switch in our country's leadership. And that lines up with some pretty prevalent conspiracy theories, that also line up with what Deborah's husband claims she said / did the morning she left.

So... I'm inclined to believe she froze to death after running out of gas and leaving her vehicle.
 
ludakristen said:
I'd definitely suspect the husband if it wasn't for 1) the witness at the house who saw him shirtless/chasing Deborah and asking to call 911, and 2) the snow plow driver seeing her and speaking with her.

Is it possible the husband followed her up there and killed her near where her car conveniently ran out of gas and then drove back to his house and nobody noticed he was gone for hours or saw him or anything? I dunno, maybe. It seems unlikely. And it does sound like, even though the sister claims Deborah had no mental health issues, she did confirm that Deborah was concerned about the upcoming switch in our country's leadership. And that lines up with some pretty prevalent conspiracy theories, that also line up with what Deborah's husband claims she said / did the morning she left.

So... I'm inclined to believe she froze to death after running out of gas and leaving her vehicle.
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Yes. I'm sure you're right. It just bothers me that there's no autopsy. I mean, what could be the harm? Sounds like there were definitely some mental health issues going on though. She just didn't seem to be thinking rationally.
 
Deborah Hendrichs Obituary (1964 - 2021) - Star, ID - Idaho Statesman (legacy.com)

Deborah Hendrichs

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May 8, 1964 - January 11, 2021

Star, Idaho - Deborah Rene (Pitts Cowan Bonham) Hendrichs, 56 years old, passed January of 2021 in Meacham, Oregon. She was the wife of JH and they shared over 20 years of marriage together.

Born in Yreka, California ... She graduated Tulelake High School in 1984. She participated in many sports and was also a cheerleader. Softball was one sport Deb really enjoyed and even participated in a fast pitch softball league. She was known to be one of the fastest pitchers in the league.

Deb enjoyed the outdoors, dogs, John Wayne movies, dancing with grandchildren, and a good party. She was funny, playful and had an infectious laugh with a soothing voice. Pepsi was usually her drink of choice and always offered to share. She was religious about keeping her patio/deck nice and sparkly clean by using pledge to make it shiny and dressed it up with gorgeous petunias. She made the best oatmeal cookies and Dutch apple pie. Her first jobs were at Dave's Chevron and Macy's Flying Services (flagger), but she spent the majority of her working career at Les Schwab Tires where she worked for 37 years. She worked in the Tulelakes branch and the last 26 years recently she was at the Meridian branch of Les Schwab. If you ever stopped in, she was often the first and last person to greet you. She was always very caring and loved helping people.

She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by ...

The Celebration of Life service and reception will be held on Saturday June 5, 2021 at River House at 960 Main St, Star, ID from 10:35 am to 4:00 pm. Dress as you are (casual attire is okay).

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Rest peacefully, Deb
 
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