This browser does not support the Video element.
Woman found in Marysville trash can identified
A week after a woman’s body was found inside a Marysville trash can, we're learning her identity. According to the police, the remains were linked to 40-year-old Sarah Arnold, whom officers knew through outreach programs for the unhoused. The medical examiner has not determined how she died, and authorities are asking anyone who may have information to come forward.
MARYSVILLE, Wash. - A woman found dead in a Marysville yard waste bin last week has been identified as 40-year-old local resident Sara Arneklev.
What we know:
The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s office officially identified Arneklev following an autopsy. Detectives say she was found April 29 just before 5 p.m. off Grove Street.
A resident discovered Arneklev's body inside a yard waste bin while bringing it back in after a regularly scheduled waste removal.
What we don't know:
While the autopsy has been performed, the official manner of death is still pending. Investigators are waiting for the results of a toxicology screen before making a final determination.
Arneklev was a Marysville resident. Officers were familiar with her through police outreach programs related to her unhoused status.
What's next:
Marysville detectives have been in contact with Arneklev’s family and are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death. Police are asking anyone with information or who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact the Investigations Unit at 363-363-8378.
The Source: Information in this story came from the Marysville Police Department.
MORE NEWS FROM FOX 13 SEATTLE
Humane Society dog kills family pet at Tacoma Marathon, shelter apologizes
'Arrest me': Seattle man critiques city’s homelessness response
Fin whale found dead on WA's Samish Island
Boater appeared passed out before crashing into rocks in Steilacoom
Spokane, WA woman chases child on sidewalk with car: video
Woman faces long road to recovery after Lime bike crash on Seattle's Aurora Avenue
Covington, WA homicide suspect Kyle Cathcart in custody. Here’s what we know
To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.
Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.