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Yelm homeowner arrested after detectives found murdered man inside

Nov 11, 2024, 11:29 AM

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A Thurston County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. (Photo courtesy of Thurston County Sheriff’s Office)

(Photo courtesy of Thurston County Sheriff’s Office)

Deputies with the (TCSO) arrested a Yelm homeowner after a body was discovered inside the suspect’s home.

At approximately 8 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to a 911 call regarding a suspicious circumstance at a home located on 153rd Ave. SE near Lawrence Lake in Yelm.

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When deputies arrived at the home, they found a man dead on the floor. Deputies reported no one else was inside the home at the time.

The dead man is believed to be a Pierce County resident, but authorities believe he did not live in the home, nor was he a guest at the residence. According to TCSO, detectives found enough evidence within the home to arrest the homeowner.

The homeowner was later arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder and was taken to Thurston County Jail.

“A couple of deputies came knocking on my door and started asking me several questions,” Nancy Wachter, a neighbor who lives across the street, told . “I mean, I’ve never heard of any crime here.”

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Deputies have yet to release how the man died. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office at (360) 704-2740.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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Frank Sumrall is a content editor at MyNorthwest. You can read his stories here and you can email him here.

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