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September 19, 2011 in News, City
Police identify body found in Spokane River
A body found in the Spokane River Sunday has been identified as Christopher Don Rogers, 31.
Police released Rogers’ name on Monday. His cause and manner of death have not yet been determined, according to the Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Spokane police spokeswoman Jennifer DeRuwe said major crimes detectives are investigating. She said Rogers has not been reported missing.
Rogers’ body was spotted shortly before 8 a.m. in the river by an employee at Red Lion Hotel at the Park, 303 W. North River Drive, according to the Spokane Police Department.
Rogers was in prison from 2003 to 2007 for a drug conviction and firearm enhancement in Asotin County, according to the Washington Department of Corrections. It’s unclear when he came to Spokane.
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Tara99 on September 19 at 8:34 p.m.
Really? Did you have to put that he was in prison? That was 4 years ago and besides the point! Chris was a great guy but in the wrong place at the wrong time. We really wish we could have helped and to know what happened. He will be missed!
relaxokr on September 22 at 2:01 a.m.
Tara99? I would like to know more about Chris. I’m a relative of his and I’m finding this somewhat confusing. If you can e-mail me how and what you knew about him that will be very important to me. I’m also on facebook as Rod Robins. If ya cant find me just put relaxokr before the yahoo. It’s important! Thank You Tara
frankie1eye on September 24 at 2:25 a.m.
Relaxor99 or Rod Robbin is NOT a relative of Chris’s so please do not provide ANY information at all to this blow hard who is trying to get a story… If this person was in fact a relative, then they would not be so confused as to what has gone on, right? I am a relative and I am pissed at the reporters and others who are just mean.
To the person who took the vase with green marbles, and green ribbon and flowers from the area above where he was found, and taking them to an area by the Red Lion Hotel pool, smashing the vase and making this very close relative and his friends very sad, I hope you are paying close attention because he will make himself known to you. All of his friends loved him for his love of life and humor, I just now have to wonder what you will think about his humor over your actions in a few days or weeks. He may be gone from this life but his spirit is NOT dead. Enjoy.
carrie21 on September 26 at 10:11 p.m.
Chris was a great guy who was loved by many and for the spokane news you should be ashamed of your self for printing mistakes in his article in this time of great loss I hope that you do not make mistakes in your life time for everyone to read in time off passing for all of us who knew Chris knew the great guy he was funny loving and a true friend. Chris you will be truly missed and always remembered.