Renton Police investigating murder of 70-year-old woman; relative arrested
RENTON, Wash. - Renton Police are investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead outside a home.
Police were called to the 11800 block of SE 188th St. around 7 p.m. for "suspicious circumstances" of a woman lying in front of a home.
When they arrived, they found the 70-year-old woman dead with multiple cut wounds to her upper body. The knife believed to have been used in the murder was also found outside the home.
A 40-year-old relative was taken into custody.
It's unclear if he knew the victim.
This is a developing story. FOX 13 will have updates as they become available.