Renton Police investigating murder of 70-year-old woman; relative arrested

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. 

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