Human Remains Recovered From Car in Columbia River, Diver Says; Mystery Obsessed Investigators for Decades

Martin Family remains likely discovered inside vehicle submerged in Cascade Locks

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – New developments in a major Oregon mystery with sources confirming that a diver has found remains in a car believed to belong to the Martin family. Father Ken, mother Barbara  and three daughters Virginia, Sue and Barbie, disappeared in December 1958 while taking a drive up the Gorge. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KOIN Breaking News Alerts …

Human remains recovered from car in Columbia River, diver says; mystery obsessed investigators for decades

The remains, which diver Archer Mayo believes belong to Ken and Barbara Martin, are now in the Hood River County Sheriff’s Office custody.

Human remains found in car of Martin family missing for nearly 70 years , diver says

A diver who helped find a car submerged in the Columbia River and likely belonging to a family who disappeared nearly 70 years ago, said Friday that he has foun