Disappearance of Kyron Horman
The disappearance of Kyron Horman, who vanished from his Portland, Oregon, elementary school on June 4, 2010, remains an active investigation 15 years later, with renewed efforts by law enforcement. As of June 4, 2025: The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office are digitizing and reorganizing the entire case file, which will be reexamined by the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. New reports on June 6, 2025, revealed the investigation became criminal after police prepared to arrest Kyron's stepmother, Terri Horman, for allegedly attempting to hire a hitman to kill her husband. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office has spent approximately $1.9 million on the investigation, and a $50,000 reward is available for information leading to the case's resolution. An anonymous tip mentioning Kyron Horman in connection with potential child trafficking in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, was sent to the FBI within the Epstein files on February 26, 2026.
Timeline
Want updates on this thread?
Track this storyTimeline of developments
February 2026 — 1 developments
Kyron Horman is mentioned in an anonymous tip to the FBI within the Epstein files, which reportedly concerns potential child trafficking in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada.
Kyron Horman is mentioned in an anonymous tip to the FBI within the Epstein files, which reportedly concerns potential child trafficking in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. The tip cites the names of multiple missing persons cases, including Kyron Horman.
June 2025 — 6 developments
New reports revealed that the investigation into Kyron Horman's disappearance became criminal after …
New reports revealed that the investigation into Kyron Horman's disappearance became criminal after police were prepared to arrest his stepmother, Terri Horman, for allegedly attempting to hire a hitman to kill her husband.
New reports include never-before-seen footage of Kyron Horman's stepmother, Terri Horman, and new interviews with his parents.
New reports include never-before-seen footage of Kyron Horman's stepmother, Terri Horman, and new interviews with his parents. Additionally, the Multnomah County District Attorney has renewed his office's commitment to solving the case.
Investigators have spent the past year digitizing and reorganizing the entire case, including scanning thousands of pieces of evidence, as part of renewed efforts.
Investigators have spent the past year digitizing and reorganizing the entire case, including scanning thousands of pieces of evidence, as part of renewed efforts. Kyron's family held a candlelight vigil ahead of the 15th anniversary, and it was highlighted that a critical six-hour delay in reporting Kyron missing significantly impacted the initial investigation.
A KATU special report on the 15th anniversary of Kyron Horman's disappearance included never-before-seen emails related to the case.
A KATU special report on the 15th anniversary of Kyron Horman's disappearance included never-before-seen emails related to the case.
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office has spent approximately $1.
The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office has spent approximately $1.9 million on the investigation into Kyron Horman's disappearance.
Fifteen years after Kyron's disappearance, the case remains an active investigation with no arrests or named persons of interest.
Fifteen years after Kyron's disappearance, the case remains an active investigation with no arrests or named persons of interest. Kyron's parents continue to seek answers.
May 2025 — 2 developments
Law enforcement agencies are renewing efforts to solve the 15-year-old disappearance of Kyron Horman.
Law enforcement agencies are renewing efforts to solve the 15-year-old disappearance of Kyron Horman. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office are digitizing and reorganizing case files for re-examination by the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit. A $50,000 reward is available for information leading to the resolution of the case.
Ahead of the 15th anniversary of Kyron's disappearance, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office announces a renewed, collaborative approach to the case.
Ahead of the 15th anniversary of Kyron's disappearance, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office announces a renewed, collaborative approach to the case. Investigators are digitizing and reorganizing the entire case file, which will then be reexamined by the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit.
March 2023 — 1 developments
Kyron Horman's mother met with the new Multnomah County Sheriff in March 2023 to advocate for continued resources on her son's disappearance.
Kyron Horman's mother met with the new Multnomah County Sheriff in March 2023 to advocate for continued resources on her son's disappearance. Additionally, in October 2013, a friend of Terri Horman stated that Kyron's stepmother was scheduled for a second polygraph examination.
April 2017 — 1 developments
Kyron Horman's mother, Desiree Young, is seeking criminal charges against Terri Horman, Kyron's stepmother, in connection to a murder-for-hire plot from 1990.
Kyron Horman's mother, Desiree Young, is seeking criminal charges against Terri Horman, Kyron's stepmother, in connection to a murder-for-hire plot from 1990.
August 2011 — 1 developments
A Multnomah County Circuit Court judge refers to Terri Horman as a 'prime suspect' in the case.
A Multnomah County Circuit Court judge refers to Terri Horman as a 'prime suspect' in the case.
July 2010 — 1 developments
Kyron's father, Kaine Horman, files a court motion to have Terri Horman found in contempt of court for allegedly violating a restraining order.
Kyron's father, Kaine Horman, files a court motion to have Terri Horman found in contempt of court for allegedly violating a restraining order.
June 2010 — 3 developments
The massive initial search effort for Kyron concludes, shifting the case to a criminal investigation.
The massive initial search effort for Kyron concludes, shifting the case to a criminal investigation. Over 1,300 people participated in the search, making it one of the largest in Oregon's history.
The search for Kyron continues through the night and weekend, with multiple agencies, including the FBI, joining the effort.
The search for Kyron continues through the night and weekend, with multiple agencies, including the FBI, joining the effort. A tip line is established.
Kyron Horman is last seen at Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon.
Kyron Horman is last seen at Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon. He arrived at school with his stepmother, Terri Horman, for a science fair. He was last seen by his stepmother walking towards his classroom around 8:45 a.m. His teacher reported him absent at 10:00 a.m., and he did not get off the school bus that afternoon. He was reported missing to 9-1-1 at 3:56 p.m., initiating a massive search.