KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) – A man suspected of killing a woman in Northern California has been wanted in Oregon since a 2006 felony assault in Klamath Falls.
The Herald and News reports a woman told police that her boyfriend Robert Vogee strangled her past the point of consciousness.
A warrant for Vogee’s arrest was issued in November 2006.
Vogee is now is suspected of killing Pamela Sue Johnson. Her remains were recovered Tuesday after a fire at Vogee’s home in Alturas, California. The 59-year-old suspect was hospitalized after being found unconscious.
Modoc County District Attorney Jordan Funk says authorities believe Vogee set the fire as both a suicide attempt and an effort to destroy evidence of a homicide.
Funk says Vogee and Johnson were casual acquaintances who served on the Modoc County Arts Council.
A candlelight vigil for Johnson was held Thursday outside the county courthouse.
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