An Oregon teen who was obsessed with the crime drama show “Dexter” has been found guilty of luring a 13-year-old girl into the woods, then strangling and raping her.
Milana Lee was found dead in a stream in Washington County, Oregon, on May 10, 2022, according to the Beaverton Police Department.
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Lee's mother had reported her daughter missing the day before, and a massive search began. But searchers didn't have to look very far, as she was found less than a mile from her home and school. oregonian It was reported at the time.
Her death was ruled a homicide, and authorities discovered through cell phone data and security camera footage that she was last seen with Daniel Gore, who was 16 at the time.
Milana Lee murder case. Beaverton Police Department
Gore was tracked down on the same day that Lee's body was recovered at a local library, according to . oregonian. He fled but was captured after a 20-minute chase.
Authorities also discovered the tent where Mr. Gore had been living, not far from Mr. Lee's body. In a diary left in his tent, Gore detailed his love of violence.
He specifically said he “felt like Dexter,” referencing the popular TV show about a serial killer blood-splatter analyst. According to The Oregonian, he had carved symbols related to horrorcore rapper 7XVN into a tree near the camp.
The sadistic teenager tried unsuccessfully to concoct an alibi after killing Lee, including stealing her cell phone and emailing several friends, and had earlier that day met Lee at a bus stop. He repeatedly claimed that he broke up with her.
However, surveillance footage from the bus stop showed the two walking off together towards Gore's hideout in the woods.
Mr. Gore, now 18, was tried as an adult and was found guilty on all four charges within 90 minutes after a two-week trial. He remained emotionless throughout and did not testify.
Investigators say his charges include first-degree murder, rape and sexual abuse. press release From the Washington County District Attorney's Office. He faces a mandatory minimum sentence of life in prison, with the possibility of parole within 30 years.
He is scheduled to be sentenced on December 2nd.
