GUILTY OR - Mark Dribin, 42, Portland, 02 July 1999 *Christopher Charles Lovrien sentenced*

[LinasK]

something interesting off the OJD site today:
Active Attorneys

Attorney
NIEBLING, SCOTT A
Retained

Lead Attorney
CALHOUN, JOE
Court Appointed

Does this mean that he paid for Niebling? There's nothing about his finances listed.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The following timeline is being provided as part of the ongoing criminal investigation and to help generate tips from the public.

Date Event
July 01, 1999 Mark Dribin is last seen alive.
July 6, 1999 Mark Dribin is reported missing to the Portland Police Bureau.
July 18, 1999 Mark Dribin’s vehicle is located in Southeast Portland.
Summer of 1999 An unknown suspect’s DNA is recovered from Mark Dribin’s house and vehicle.
August 11, 2000 The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office issues a presumptive death certificate for Mark Dribin. The criminal homicide investigation goes cold.
March of 2019 The homicide investigation of Mark Dribin was reopened by the Portland Police Bureau’s Cold Case Homicide Detail and DNA evidence of the unknown suspect profile was submitted for a forensic genealogy investigation.
September of 2019 Christopher Lovrien is identified as a potential suspect based on the forensic genealogy investigation.
November 18, 2019 Portland Police Bureau Cold Case Homicide detectives interview Christopher Lovrien regarding the death of Mark Dribin.
February 01, 2020 Kenneth Griffin is last seen alive.
February 2, 2020 Kenneth Griffin is reported missing.
April 16, 2020 The Portland Police Bureau executes a court-authorized search warrant for a sample of Christopher Lovrien’s DNA.
April 30, 2020 The Multnomah County grand jury indicts Christopher Lovrien for the murder of Mark Dribin. An arrest warrant is issued.
May 04, 2020 Christopher Lovrien is arrested for the murder of Mark Dribin.
May 06, 2020 The Portland Police Bureau’s Detective Division conducts a search of Christopher Lovrien’s house in Southeast Portland.
May 19, 2020 The Portland Police Bureau’s Detective Division conducts a search of Christopher Lovrien’s shed and locate Kenneth Griffin’s dismembered remains inside.
May 21, 2020 Kenneth Griffin’s cause of death ruled a homicide by the medical examiner.
March 10, 2021 Christopher Lovrien re-indicted in Multnomah County Circuit Court for the alleged murder and abuse of a corpse of Kenneth Griffin.
When law enforcement executed its search warrant at Lovrein’s residence on May 06, 2020, they found six firearms, including two .9mm caliber pistols, a .40 caliber pistol, a .357 caliber revolver and two .223 caliber rifles.

The families of Kenneth Griffin and Mark Dribin are requesting privacy and do not want media contact. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office is asking media refrain from contacting either family.

No additional information can be released by the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office at this time.

A charging document is only an accusation of a crime. Lovrien is innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Anyone with information regarding these investigations should contact Portland Police Detective Brendan McGuire at (503) 823-0869 or Brendan.McGuire@portlandoregon.gov or PPB Detective Scott Broughton at (503) 823-3774 or Scott.Broughton@portlandoregon.gov.

Mark Dribin Photos:

Christopher Lovrien charged with two homicides, other murder victims suspected | Multnomah County District Attorney

 

[LinasK]

The following timeline is being provided as part of the ongoing criminal investigation and to help generate tips from the public.

Date Event
July 01, 1999 Mark Dribin is last seen alive.
July 6, 1999 Mark Dribin is reported missing to the Portland Police Bureau.
July 18, 1999 Mark Dribin’s vehicle is located in Southeast Portland.
Summer of 1999 An unknown suspect’s DNA is recovered from Mark Dribin’s house and vehicle.
August 11, 2000 The Oregon State Medical Examiner’s Office issues a presumptive death certificate for Mark Dribin. The criminal homicide investigation goes cold.
March of 2019 The homicide investigation of Mark Dribin was reopened by the Portland Police Bureau’s Cold Case Homicide Detail and DNA evidence of the unknown suspect profile was submitted for a forensic genealogy investigation.
September of 2019 Christopher Lovrien is identified as a potential suspect based on the forensic genealogy investigation.
November 18, 2019 Portland Police Bureau Cold Case Homicide detectives interview Christopher Lovrien regarding the death of Mark Dribin.
February 01, 2020 Kenneth Griffin is last seen alive.
February 2, 2020 Kenneth Griffin is reported missing.
April 16, 2020 The Portland Police Bureau executes a court-authorized search warrant for a sample of Christopher Lovrien’s DNA.
April 30, 2020 The Multnomah County grand jury indicts Christopher Lovrien for the murder of Mark Dribin. An arrest warrant is issued.
May 04, 2020 Christopher Lovrien is arrested for the murder of Mark Dribin.
May 06, 2020 The Portland Police Bureau’s Detective Division conducts a search of Christopher Lovrien’s house in Southeast Portland.
May 19, 2020 The Portland Police Bureau’s Detective Division conducts a search of Christopher Lovrien’s shed and locate Kenneth Griffin’s dismembered remains inside.
May 21, 2020 Kenneth Griffin’s cause of death ruled a homicide by the medical examiner.
March 10, 2021 Christopher Lovrien re-indicted in Multnomah County Circuit Court for the alleged murder and abuse of a corpse of Kenneth Griffin.
When law enforcement executed its search warrant at Lovrein’s residence on May 06, 2020, they found six firearms, including two .9mm caliber pistols, a .40 caliber pistol, a .357 caliber revolver and two .223 caliber rifles.

The families of Kenneth Griffin and Mark Dribin are requesting privacy and do not want media contact. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office is asking media refrain from contacting either family.

No additional information can be released by the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office at this time.

A charging document is only an accusation of a crime. Lovrien is innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Anyone with information regarding these investigations should contact Portland Police Detective Brendan McGuire at (503) 823-0869 or Brendan.McGuire@portlandoregon.gov or PPB Detective Scott Broughton at (503) 823-3774 or Scott.Broughton@portlandoregon.gov.

Mark Dribin Photos:

Christopher Lovrien charged with two homicides, other murder victims suspected | Multnomah County District Attorney

Thank you I'mstillagrandma for creating this timeline for the case(s). I'm waiting on a call back from Ken. He was going to contact the detective again on Tuesday regarding the addition of the new lawyer. My suggestion to him, was that if Lovrien has some funds available, maybe he can pursue a Civil suit against him. I may also ask him if his other son Terry is interested in joining our forum to give us his input.

 

[cocomod]

The timeline make me sad. They made the connection with Mark before his next victim went missing.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The timeline make me sad. They made the connection with Mark before his next victim went missing.

Police Say They Interviewed an Oregon Man in a 1999 Cold Case Murder — Then He Killed Again

 

[imstilla.grandma]

****SOLVED****

Case #99-63735

In 1999, Mark Jeffrey Dribin worked for United Airlines at PDX. On July 2, 1999, Mr. Dribin called his employer and requested the night off, as he had a ”personal emergency.” Mr Dribin has not been seen or heard from since.

Mr. Dribin, a 42-year-old white male, 5’6”, 160 lbs with a shaved head, was a very responsible worker and not known to miss shifts or to disappear for any period of time. He was close to his parents and brother and has not contacted them since 1999. His family and friends do not believe that he simply left town.

Investigators went to Mr Dribin’s residence. They found that numerous items were missing from the house and that Mr Dribin’s vehicle had been taken. The vehicle was recovered approximatel;y 2 weeks later in an area that Mr. Dribin did not usually frequent. Based upon Mr Dribin’s extended absence, his sterling work record and the lack of contact with his family, detectives were concerned for his safety. Further, investigators discovered physical evidence at the Dribin residence in the 3600 block of NE 137th Avenue that led them to believe that Mr Dribin is deceased.

Witnesses may contact Cold Case Homicide Unit investigators directly at (503) 823-0400. To remain anonymous, witnesses may provide information through Crime Stoppers of Oregon.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous.

Information about this case or any unsolved felony crime may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects. Links can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Submit an anonymous tip:

Visit the App Store and download P3 Tips to submit secure and anonymous tips.

Online at Tip Form

Call 503-823-HELP (4357).
MARK DRIBIN | Unsolved Cold Cases | The City of Portland, Oregon

[URL="https://www.kptv.com/news/portland-police-suspect-accused-of-killing-two-men-may-have-more-victims/article_fbc870d6-82e8-11eb-8857-0b87eaf09414.html"]Portland Police: Suspect accused of killing two men may have more victims[/URL]

DA: Portland murder suspect charged in second case; investigators believe there may be more victims

Portland police investigate the home of recently arrested suspect in a decades-old murder

Portland police make arrest in 20-year-old cold case using forensic genealogy

 

[LinasK]

****SOLVED****

Case #99-63735

In 1999, Mark Jeffrey Dribin worked for United Airlines at PDX. On July 2, 1999, Mr. Dribin called his employer and requested the night off, as he had a ”personal emergency.” Mr Dribin has not been seen or heard from since.

Mr. Dribin, a 42-year-old white male, 5’6”, 160 lbs with a shaved head, was a very responsible worker and not known to miss shifts or to disappear for any period of time. He was close to his parents and brother and has not contacted them since 1999. His family and friends do not believe that he simply left town.

Investigators went to Mr Dribin’s residence. They found that numerous items were missing from the house and that Mr Dribin’s vehicle had been taken. The vehicle was recovered approximatel;y 2 weeks later in an area that Mr. Dribin did not usually frequent. Based upon Mr Dribin’s extended absence, his sterling work record and the lack of contact with his family, detectives were concerned for his safety. Further, investigators discovered physical evidence at the Dribin residence in the 3600 block of NE 137th Avenue that led them to believe that Mr Dribin is deceased.

Witnesses may contact Cold Case Homicide Unit investigators directly at (503) 823-0400. To remain anonymous, witnesses may provide information through Crime Stoppers of Oregon.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards for information, reported to Crime Stoppers, that leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crime and tipsters can remain anonymous.

Information about this case or any unsolved felony crime may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500.

Information learned from social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter or YouTube should be shared as these tips may lead to the identification of a suspect or suspects. Links can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers.

Submit an anonymous tip:

Visit the App Store and download P3 Tips to submit secure and anonymous tips.

Online at Tip Form

Call 503-823-HELP (4357).
MARK DRIBIN | Unsolved Cold Cases | The City of Portland, Oregon

Portland Police: Suspect accused of killing two men may have more victims

DA: Portland murder suspect charged in second case; investigators believe there may be more victims

Portland police investigate the home of recently arrested suspect in a decades-old murder

Portland police make arrest in 20-year-old cold case using forensic genealogy

Only partially solved- we know who "allegedly" did it, but not how, why, if he knew Mark, what he did with him... so many questions remain. Perhaps the "personal emergency" was that he was breaking into Mark's home, rather than the fight with Mark's lover as was previously supposed.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Only partially solved- we know who "allegedly" did it, but not how, why, if he knew Mark, what he did with him... so many questions remain.

Concur. I was surprised at the word: Solved and almost didn’t post it but it is the city’s official site. So...

 

[LinasK]

Police Say They Interviewed an Oregon Man in a 1999 Cold Case Murder — Then He Killed Again

Thank you. I hadn't seen this article before. I don't get the news articles from Portland, so it's good when people post them. One minor disrepancy is that Ken told me that initially the case was handled as a missing person's case by the Port Authority at PDX since Mark worked there, rather than the PPB...

 

[Niner]

Tuesday, May 4th:
*Hearing (both cases) (@ 1pm PT) - OR – Mark Jeffrey Dribin (42) (last seen July 3, 1999, Portland, reported missing July 6, 1999; has not been found) - *Christopher Charles Lovrien (32 @ time of crime/52/now 53) indicted (4/30/20), arrested (5/4/20 by U.S. Marshalls), charged (5/4/20) & arraigned (5/5/20) with 2nd degree murder. Plead not guilty. No bond.
Forensic Genetic Genealogy match
Trial set to begin on 2/28/22 (at 9am) 12-person jury.
Court info from 5/5/20 thru 3/2/21 reference post #462 here:
Still Missing - OR - Mark Dribin, 42, Portland, 02 July 1999 *ARREST*
3/16/21 Update: Present: Judge Christopher Ramras, State of Oregon DDA Travis T. Sewell, Defense attorney Joe Calhoun & defendant. Hearing was held. Next motions hearing on 4/15/21. 4/15/21 Update: Motions hearing rescheduled on 4/20/21. 4/20/21 Update: Next hearing on 5/4/21. 4/20/21 Update: A 2nd defense attorney was added to the team today. Order - Appointing Counsel Attorney: Scott Niebling as second chair w/current attorney Joe Calhoun.
*OR – Kenneth Lee Griffin (53) (last seen Feb. 1, 2020 & reported missing on Feb. 2, 2020, Portland, found May 19, 2020 in Lovrien’s shed) - *Christopher Charles Lovrien (52/now 53) charged (3/10/21), indicted (4/30/20), re-indicted (3/10/21) & arraigned (3/11/21) with 2nd degree murder, abuse of a corpse & 6 counts of being a felon in possession of firearms. Plead not guilty. Held without bond.
Court info from 3/16/21 reference post #462 here:
Still Missing - OR - Mark Dribin, 42, Portland, 02 July 1999 *ARREST*
3/16/21 Update: Next motions hearing on 4/15/21. 4/15/21 Update: Motions hearing rescheduled on 4/20/21. 4/20/21 Update: Next hearing on 5/4/21. 4/20/21 Update: A 2nd defense attorney was added to the team today. Order - Appointing Counsel Attorney: Scott Niebling as second chair w/current attorney Joe Calhoun.

 

[LinasK]

Well, bad news from today's hearing. I just checked the OJD site, and what I am gathering is that the trial date was pushed out to September of 2022. Several new dates and updates I'll post here shortly. I haven't been in touch with Ken in over a week. If I don't hear back from him soon, I may try to reach Terry...
02/28/2022 Trial - Twelve Person Jury

Judicial Officer(s)
Ramras, Christopher, Ramras, Christopher

Hearing Time
09:00 AM

Cancel Reason
Other

05/23/2022 Hearing - Motion

Judicial Officer(s)
Ramras, Christopher, Ramras, Christopher

Hearing Time
09:00 AM

Comment
Pre-Trial Motions transport ordered Motions due 4.1.2022 Responses due 4.15.2022 Replies due 4.29.2022

09/16/2022 Hearing - Motion

Judicial Officer(s)
Ramras, Christopher, Ramras, Christopher

Hearing Time
09:00 AM

Comment
Jury Questionnaire hearing transport ordered Proposed questionnaires due 9.9.2022

09/30/2022 Hearing - Motion

Judicial Officer(s)
Ramras, Christopher, Ramras, Christopher

Hearing Time
8:30 AM

Comment
Special Jury Panel Summons

 

[cvaldez1975]

i wonder if he is suspected of any other murders. it seems weird he would reoffend only after 20 years.

 

[LinasK]

i wonder if he is suspected of any other murders. it seems weird he would reoffend only after 20 years.

Portland police seem to think he is, but they haven't said specifically why. I'm thinking that they found souvenirs from other victims in his home...

 

[LinasK]

Ken just called me. (He's fine, he's just been busy taking care of some personal affairs.) Good thing that I talked with him because he wasn't aware of the 2nd lawyer or today's hearing. The trial victim's advocates haven't been keeping him informed, so he does plan to call the cold case detective next Tuesday. I will post any updates that I receive.

 

[Niner]

So from what I understand that you posted above for court hearings @LinasK - the next hearing isn't until May 23, 2022 ?? A whole year??

 

[carbuff]

So from what I understand that you posted above for court hearings @LinasK - the next hearing isn't until May 23, 2022 ?? A whole year??

I've seen that in a couple of other cases as well. I suspect it has to do with backlogs from all the trials and hearings that didn't get held last year because of the pandemic.

 

[Niner]

I've seen that in a couple of other cases as well. I suspect it has to do with backlogs from all the trials and hearings that didn't get held last year because of the pandemic.

Thanks carbuff! Seems sort of unreasonable... especially for the victims' family members.

 

[carbuff]

Thanks carbuff! Seems sort of unreasonable... especially for the victims' family members.

Yeah, but when the case load is too huge, everybody is in the same boat. If one case gets pushed earlier, another one has to wait.

 

[LinasK]

Thanks carbuff! Seems sort of unreasonable... especially for the victims' family members.

Yup! I'll keep checking back though, especially in a month. Sometime they don't list the hearings until right around the time of them. We aren't happy about the delays. Ken is in his late '80's and wants to live to see justice for Mark, but he told me that yesterday was the one year anniversary of Lovrien being locked up, so that's something. At least the monster isn't free to hurt anyone else for now...

 

[LinasK]

Yeah, but when the case load is too huge, everybody is in the same boat. If one case gets pushed earlier, another one has to wait.

I think that probably the big reason that it got pushed back was the addition of the new lawyer, to give him time to get up to speed on the case. Lovrien already fired one lawyer, so it could be a delaying tactic.