On January 27, 2023, a 56-year-old contract pipe fitter, Kenneth "Kenny" Fandrich, was found dead in a parking garage at the Intel campus in Hillsboro, Oregon. Police determined Fandrich had been dragged into a maroon minivan by a masked suspect, who then killed him inside the vehicle before returning the body to Fandrich’s own car. Authorities now believe the suspect attempted to obscure the crime by spray-painting multiple security cameras in the garage with blue spray paint.
Detective Devin Rigo of the Hillsboro Police Department raced to a metal scrapyard north of Portland after learning the minivan—linked to the murder—was slated for destruction. Intel security footage later identified a suspect wearing a hard hat, tinted glasses, and a face mask, who was captured on camera spray-painting the cameras around Fandrich’s vehicle the morning of the murder. Despite the suspect’s efforts, portions of the footage remained unobscured, providing investigators with critical evidence.
The case remains under active investigation, with authorities reviewing surveillance recordings and pursuing leads. Intel security personnel provided hundreds of camera recordings to police, which officials say helped identify the suspect’s actions in the garage. The minivan, believed to contain forensic evidence, was recovered before being processed as scrap metal.
Key Developments in the Investigation
- January 27, 2023: Fandrich’s body is discovered in the Intel parking garage.
- Suspect’s Actions: A masked individual spray-painted security cameras in an apparent attempt to conceal the crime.
- Evidence Recovery: Police secured the minivan before it could be destroyed, preserving potential forensic material.
Surveillance and Forensic Clues
Intel’s security system captured hundreds of camera angles in the garage, some of which remained functional despite the suspect’s interference. The footage shows the suspect wearing a hard hat, tinted glasses, and a face mask, moving near Fandrich’s vehicle. Investigators have not yet publicly identified the suspect or disclosed additional details about the minivan’s contents.
Background on the Victim
Kenneth "Kenny" Fandrich, 56, worked as a contract pipe fitter. His death has drawn attention due to the circumstances surrounding the crime, including the suspect’s apparent efforts to disrupt surveillance in a high-security corporate campus. Authorities have not released further information about Fandrich’s personal life or potential motives for the killing.
Ongoing Efforts
The Hillsboro Police Department continues to analyze evidence, including the minivan and surveillance footage. Detective Rigo’s intervention at the scrapyard ensured the preservation of potential key evidence, though the full scope of the findings has not been disclosed. The investigation remains open, with no arrests announced as of the latest reports.