On June 4, 2026, the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office announced that detectives have finished digitizing the Kyron Horman case file, converting thousands of pages into searchable records so investigators can run modern analyses across more than 5,300 documents and roughly half a terabyte of material. The move comes 16 years after Kyron vanished from Skyline K‑8 while attending a school science fair, and officials say the overhaul has included adding investigators to the active probe. Authorities say the newly searchable file opens the door for fresh technical reviews and joint work with federal partners.
According to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, detectives can now analyze more than 5,300 scanned documents and more than half a terabyte of associated data, and staffing on the investigation has been increased. “Sixteen years have passed since Kyron Horman disappeared. His family has lived through birthdays, holidays, and moments that mark the passage of time,” Sheriff Nicole Morrisey O'Donnell said in the agency's statement. The office said detectives will continue to review tips and reanalyze leads using new software and digital forensic tools.
FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit To Reexamine File
“The file will be reexamined by the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit,” the sheriff's office said when the digitization work began, and MCSO officials have said that BAU input could provide new investigative recommendations. Multnomah County's earlier release outlined that plan and noted detectives would meet with the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office to evaluate any fresh analysis. Officials say that behavioral review, paired with searchable records, gives investigators the best chance in years to spot overlooked links across interviews, photos, and other evidence.
Why Digitization Could Yield Leads
Making analog files searchable lets investigators run keyword queries, cross reference witness statements, and apply forensic analytics to items that had been effectively siloed in paper form. As reported by KXL, the sheriff’s office says it will use new technology tools to process the material, and a $50,000 reward remains available for information leading to resolution of Kyron’s disappearance. Multnomah County District Attorney Nathan Vasquez added that “a lack of news on the case does not mean a lack of progress,” underscoring officials' contention that work has continued behind the scenes.
How The Public Can Help
Anyone with information is asked to contact investigators. The FBI’s missing persons page for Kyron includes a poster and lists ways to submit tips to federal agents, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children offers a 24 hour call center at 1 800 THE LOST and an online CyberTipline. For local leads the FBI and MCSO continue to accept tips by phone and email, and relevant contact details and reporting options are available on the FBI and NCMEC sites linked above.
