Woman found in Ebey Slough near Lake Stevens identified; deputies call death 'suspicious'

EVERETT -- A woman whose body was found in Ebey Slough near Lake Stevens has been identified as Stephanie S. Kensinger, 22, of Everson, Wash.

The cause and manner of death are pending further investigation, the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office said.

The sheriff's office said the death is being investigated as "suspicious."

A 911 caller reported possibly seeing a body floating face-down in the river. The victim's body was found June 23 by the county's Search and Rescue team.