(NewsNation) — The sister of one of the women allegedly murdered by Jesse Calhoun is grateful authorities have added a fourth victim in the Portland, Oregon, serial-killing case and hopes Calhoun will be officially linked to a fifth.

Last year, Calhoun was charged with the murders of Charity Perry, 24; Bridget Webster, 31; and Joanna Speaks, 32. This week, prosecutors added the murder of 22-year-old Kristin Smith to the charges against Calhoun, which was a relief to Smith’s family.

A fifth woman, Ashley Real, 22, was also among the string of female victims found in the region in early 2023. So far, however, authorities have not formally made the connection but said the investigation continues.

“Her family has been so patient and kept so quiet and just waiting, waiting for the day to get

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