PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Three people are in custody and 2 more are wanted in connection with the home burglary of a late World War 2 hero in Douglas County.
The home of Major General Marion Carl was targeted on July 22, 2018, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said in a release. Inside the home were personal items, war memorabilia and the medals awarded to the Major General.
His campaign ribbons were taken, authorities said, along with ammunition, fishing gear and knives — one of which was inscribed with Carl’s name.
Investigators arrested 3 people on August 2: Kalianna Gilkey-Sorensen, 19; Brady Anderson-Vierra, 20; and 56-year-old Kelly Crawford, all from Glide. They’re charged with theft by receiving.
But 2 more people are being sought: a man named “Matt” and Soren Sorensen, 41, who are believed to be responsible for the burglary.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at 541.440.4471 or by email: dcso.pio@co.douglas.or.us. Anonymous tips can be left at 541.957.2099.
About Major General Marion Carl
Marion Carl was born in Hubbard in 1915. During World War 2, he became the US Marine Corps’ first ace.
He also served in Korea and Vietnam and received, among many other medals, the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Legion of Merit and the Air Medal.
Later he became a test pilot who flew with the likes of General Chuck Yeager.
But in 1998, he was murdered inside his home during a home invasion robbery.
Later the Roseburg airport was named in his honor: Major General Marion E. Carl Memorial Field.
