KCSO: Missing Endangered [UPDATED]

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UPDATE: 8:45 AM, 9/21/22

At approximately 9:45 PM (9/20/22) Klamath County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Pilot Travel Center in Chemult where they located Molly Mae Swedenskey who was previously abducted. The person of interest in the abduction, Eric Patrick Koon, age 19, fled south on US Highway 97 at speeds exceeding 100 mph.

KCSO Deputies deployed spike strips, and with the assistance of Oregon State Police, the vehicle was brought to a stop off the road near milepost 222 on US97. Koon fled into a wooded area armed with a handgun. Law enforcement searched the area for several hours and have been unsuccessful in locating Koon. If you see Eric Patrick Koon do not approach please call 911 immediately.

ORIGINAL: 8:00 PM, 9/20/22

The following is a press release from the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - On 9/18/2022, Eric Koon, Molly Swedenskey’s estranged boyfriend broke into her residence and attempted to abduct her by force. He bound her wrists with zip ties, taped her mouth, and fled only after she escaped and alerted help. 

Molly Swedenskey was last seen by her family on 9/20/2022, at about 1300 hours, located at her residence in Chiloquin, Oregon. Her cell phone and vehicles are accounted for by law enforcement. Left behind at her residence were her two small children both under the age of two. This behavior is extremely abnormal for Molly Swedenskey. 

Eric Koon is believed to be living in his vehicle. He may have been staying in very close proximity to Molly Swedenskey, without her knowing since he fled on 9/18/2022. 

Eric Koon is believed to be in possession of an unknown caliber handgun based on statements from his family. His current mental state is unknown, his cell phone is turned off, and he has ceased communication with his own family. 

  • Koon has a valid felony warrant in Oregon from a prior assault. 

  • Probable Cause exists for Burglary I (ORS 164.225)

  • Probable Cause exists for Kidnap II (ORS 163.225) 

Any information please contact the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office Tip-Line @ (541) 850-5380 

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