Who Is Meihong He? Missing Woman’s Remains Found in Oregon Storage Unit

On July 29, 2025, police in The Dalles, Oregon, made a chilling discovery. The remains of Meihong He, also known as “Kiki,” were found inside a storage unit in Klickitat County, Washington, more than a year after she went missing. She was 39 years old.

Authorities revealed the finding in a news release on August 25, 2025, after someone reported a suspicious circumstance to the Dalles Police Department. Detectives and crime teams from several states were then called in to investigate the case.

Timeline of Her Disappearance

Meihong was last seen on May 25, 2024. At that time, she had been living in Montana but was staying with her fiancé in Glenwood, Washington.

According to her fiancé, he dropped her off before leaving for a fishing trip with friends on Highway 14 near Underwood, Washington. She was never seen again after that day.

Her disappearance left her family in shock. Now, with her remains confirmed, her loved ones have finally received the heartbreaking news.

What Happened After the Discovery?

After the remains were found, they were transported to the Oregon Medical Examiner’s Office in Clackamas for autopsy and identification. Investigators began searching for clues to understand how she died and who may have been involved.

Detectives said they have been working across Oregon, California, Washington, Utah, Nevada, and Colorado to follow leads.

A Person of Interest Identified

Police later named Richard Michael Robinson, 59, as a person of interest in the case. Robinson was known to spend time in The Dalles and in Klickitat County, Washington.

On August 25, 2025, he was arrested in Berthoud, Colorado, for failing to register as a sex offender. He is currently being held at the Larimer County Jail while awaiting extradition to Oregon.

Authorities have not yet confirmed his direct connection to Meihong’s death, but the investigation is still active.

The Wider Issue of Missing Persons

Cases like Meihong’s highlight a bigger issue in the United States. According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), Oregon has 928 resolved missing person cases and 572 open cases.

Between 2007 and 2020, an average of 664,776 missing persons reports were filed every year across the U.S. For its population size, Oregon has one of the highest rates of missing people, with 12.5 cases per 100,000 residents.

By comparison, Oklahoma ranks the highest with 16 missing per 100,000 residents, followed by Arizona with 14.2 per 100,000 residents.

Police Ask for Public’s Help

The Dalles Police Department is asking for information that may help the investigation.

• Phone: 541-296-2613 or 541-296-2233

• Email: Policecontact@ci.the-dalles.or.us

• Online tip: Tip 411 via The Dalles Police website

The discovery of Meihong He’s remains brings a tragic end to a year-long mystery but also opens new questions about what really happened to her. With a person of interest now in custody on other charges, investigators are piecing together the last days of her life in hopes of finding justice.