Escaped cartel gun maker and rape suspect apprehended in Nevada
US Marshals were on the hunt for an escaped Federal prisoner Andrew Kristovich. He walked out of the Federal Prison Camp in Sheridan, Oregon where he was serving time for manufacturing AK-47s for associates in a Mexican Cartel. His ex-girlfriend telling The Spotlight in an exclusive interview: once he got free he raped her, stole her car, debit card, and phone, then drove to Edmonds, Washington. Several days later, Kristovich was located in a tent nearly 100 yards from a Nevada prison. He was arrested and taken into custody
US Marshals were on the hunt for an escaped Federal prisoner Andrew Kristovich. He walked out of the Federal Prison Camp in Sheridan, Oregon where he was serving time for manufacturing AK-47s for associates in a Mexican Cartel. His ex-girlfriend telling The Spotlight in an exclusive interview: once he got free he raped her, stole her car, debit card, and phone, then drove to Edmonds, Washington. Several days later, Kristovich was located in a tent nearly 100 yards from a Nevada prison. He was arrested and taken into custody
The Spotlight: City of Everett's unique approach to hiring police officers
The City of Everett is aggressive and forward thinking about hiring for its police department which dedicated two detectives to processing background applications. That shaved weeks off the process allowing them to make candidates quicker. The city also hired a production company to create a video touting the benefits of living in Snohomish County, Washington and how much the city supports its department. The Spotlight's cameras were on set for the shoot and met Det. Danny Rebelos, the man behind the campaign.
The City of Everett is aggressive and forward thinking about hiring for its police department which dedicated two detectives to processing background applications. That shaved weeks off the process allowing them to make candidates quicker. The city also hired a production company to create a video touting the benefits of living in Snohomish County, Washington and how much the city supports its department. The Spotlight's cameras were on set for the shoot and met Det. Danny Rebelos, the man behind the campaign.
Inside look at what forensic investigators do inside a police crime lab
Not all careers in law enforcement require a badge and a gun. Take the scientists at the Bellevue Police Department Crime Lab where they use state of the art gear to solve crimes across the Pacific Northwest.
Not all careers in law enforcement require a badge and a gun. Take the scientists at the Bellevue Police Department Crime Lab where they use state of the art gear to solve crimes across the Pacific Northwest.
12-year-old's message to father's killer: 'It broke my heart when my mom said my dad was taken away'
Detectives have shared video exclusively with FOX 13 in hopes of solving a 2020 homicide on a King County roadway that left a 12-year-old boy without a father. FOX 13 News crews were at the scene in the early morning of Oct. 6, 2020 as troopers shut down both directions of Highway 18 in Auburn to investigate the homicide. Investigators arrived to find 36-year-old Timothy Robinette dead at the scene. Now, the boy has a message as police search for his father's killer.
Detectives have shared video exclusively with FOX 13 in hopes of solving a 2020 homicide on a King County roadway that left a 12-year-old boy without a father. FOX 13 News crews were at the scene in the early morning of Oct. 6, 2020 as troopers shut down both directions of Highway 18 in Auburn to investigate the homicide. Investigators arrived to find 36-year-old Timothy Robinette dead at the scene. Now, the boy has a message as police search for his father's killer.
The Spotlight: Police recruiting wars as Seattle faces looming public safety crisis
Five-figure bonuses, four-day work weeks, take home cars ? all perks being offered in the battle to convince qualified officers to jump ranks between law enforcement agencies in Washington State. Meanwhile, crime is soaring in Seattle as police staffing hits crisis levels. Can the emerald city avert a public safety emergency?
Five-figure bonuses, four-day work weeks, take home cars ? all perks being offered in the battle to convince qualified officers to jump ranks between law enforcement agencies in Washington State. Meanwhile, crime is soaring in Seattle as police staffing hits crisis levels. Can the emerald city avert a public safety emergency?
DNA evidence helps unravel two murders from 1980, putting names to a pair of John Does
Othram helped unravel two of the longest-standing mysteries in Snohomish County, Washington - putting names to a pair of John Does - bodies that were found in 1980.
Othram helped unravel two of the longest-standing mysteries in Snohomish County, Washington - putting names to a pair of John Does - bodies that were found in 1980.
A missing link: Growing DNA databases help solve mysterious murders in Washington
Thanks to breakthroughs in science and growing databases of DNA, cold cases are starting to get cleared more often, sending shivers down the spines of predators who thought they would get away with it. It's also giving hope to the families of victims that they might actually get justice. Take the disturbing murder in 1995 of Patricia Barnes for example. Her nude boy was found in Kitsap County, Washington. She had been shot twice in the head. It was a case that stymied investigators for more than 20 years until Kitsap County Sheriff's Detective Mike Grant solved it thanks to DNA.
Thanks to breakthroughs in science and growing databases of DNA, cold cases are starting to get cleared more often, sending shivers down the spines of predators who thought they would get away with it. It's also giving hope to the families of victims that they might actually get justice. Take the disturbing murder in 1995 of Patricia Barnes for example. Her nude boy was found in Kitsap County, Washington. She had been shot twice in the head. It was a case that stymied investigators for more than 20 years until Kitsap County Sheriff's Detective Mike Grant solved it thanks to DNA.
The Spotlight: DNA cracks cold cases
Imagine a world where it?s impossible to commit a violent crime more than once. What used to seem like science fiction is now closer to reality. We meet the scientists at the frontier of the genomic revolution. Solving cold cases by turn tiny collections of cells into proper names.
Imagine a world where it?s impossible to commit a violent crime more than once. What used to seem like science fiction is now closer to reality. We meet the scientists at the frontier of the genomic revolution. Solving cold cases by turn tiny collections of cells into proper names.
Surveillance video shows wild moments before encampment stabbing, AK-47-style rifle firing
Video capturesd a woman stabbing a man from behind over a tent dispute. She then leaves and two people fire an AK-47-style rifle at her retreating figure.
Video capturesd a woman stabbing a man from behind over a tent dispute. She then leaves and two people fire an AK-47-style rifle at her retreating figure.
New federal law creates grant program to help hospitals train sexual assault nurse examiners
Rape survivors can't just walk into any hospital in Washington state and find a nurse trained in the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program. That is about to change thanks to the tireless efforts of Leah Griffin from West Seattle. There is now funding that increases nationwide access to trained nurses who can perform sexual assault exams. Hana Kim talked with Leah and with Senator Patty Murray who co-sponsored the federal legislation recently signed into law that will provide grants to train nurses nationwide. Here is the story that aired on The Spotlight.
Rape survivors can't just walk into any hospital in Washington state and find a nurse trained in the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner program. That is about to change thanks to the tireless efforts of Leah Griffin from West Seattle. There is now funding that increases nationwide access to trained nurses who can perform sexual assault exams. Hana Kim talked with Leah and with Senator Patty Murray who co-sponsored the federal legislation recently signed into law that will provide grants to train nurses nationwide. Here is the story that aired on The Spotlight.
Seattle nurse explains how crucial evidence is collected for sexual assault cases
When it comes to prosecuting a case, the sexual assault kit examination is crucial evidence in these investigations. Terri Stewart, health program operations manager at Harborview Medical Center, explains how it works.
When it comes to prosecuting a case, the sexual assault kit examination is crucial evidence in these investigations. Terri Stewart, health program operations manager at Harborview Medical Center, explains how it works.
Ending the backlog: How Washington state is working through 10,000 untested sexual assault kits
The problems first surfaced publicly in 2014 when a non-profit founded by Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay began sending public disclosure requests to police agencies across the country.
The problems first surfaced publicly in 2014 when a non-profit founded by Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay began sending public disclosure requests to police agencies across the country.
Ending the backlog: How Washington state is working through 10,000 untested sexual assault kits
The problems first surfaced publicly in 2014 when a non-profit founded by Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay began sending public disclosure requests to police agencies across the country.
The problems first surfaced publicly in 2014 when a non-profit founded by Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay began sending public disclosure requests to police agencies across the country.
The Spotlight: Mysterious murder of Arkan Al-Aboudy
A man searching for his missing brother is found shot dead outside a notorious homeless camp. Police have no leads. So David and Retired Sgt. Jim Fuda hit the streets looking for tips, and find some interesting information.
A man searching for his missing brother is found shot dead outside a notorious homeless camp. Police have no leads. So David and Retired Sgt. Jim Fuda hit the streets looking for tips, and find some interesting information.
The Spotlight: Efforts underway to end backlog of 10,000 untested sexual assault kits in Washington
For decades Washington State has struggled to provide survivors of sexual assault the treatment and justice they deserve. Now efforts are underway to end the backlog of 10,000 untested sexual assault kits, increase access to trained nurses in hospitals who can administer tests, and state of the art lab is examining new kits. Now a new issue is frustrating investigators and victims: thousands of sex offenders haven?t given the DNA samples they owe.
For decades Washington State has struggled to provide survivors of sexual assault the treatment and justice they deserve. Now efforts are underway to end the backlog of 10,000 untested sexual assault kits, increase access to trained nurses in hospitals who can administer tests, and state of the art lab is examining new kits. Now a new issue is frustrating investigators and victims: thousands of sex offenders haven?t given the DNA samples they owe.
The Spotlight: Voice for Victims
For families of murder victims, the shock of the crime is often compounded by having to deal with an unfamiliar criminal justice system. That can be confusing and frustrating. The Spotlight cameras go behind the scenes at the King County Courthouse with Victim Advocate Tiffany Attrill as she helps a mother through the retrial of her son?s killers. Then The Spotlight team takes to the mean streets looking for answers in the mysterious murder of a family man. His sister says Arkan Al-Aboudy went looking for his missing brother, Mike. Instead Arkan found a bullet that took his life outside a notorious homeless camp. We hit the camps near the murder scene and run into people who say they knew Arkan.
For families of murder victims, the shock of the crime is often compounded by having to deal with an unfamiliar criminal justice system. That can be confusing and frustrating. The Spotlight cameras go behind the scenes at the King County Courthouse with Victim Advocate Tiffany Attrill as she helps a mother through the retrial of her son?s killers. Then The Spotlight team takes to the mean streets looking for answers in the mysterious murder of a family man. His sister says Arkan Al-Aboudy went looking for his missing brother, Mike. Instead Arkan found a bullet that took his life outside a notorious homeless camp. We hit the camps near the murder scene and run into people who say they knew Arkan.
Murder Mystery: Family of man shot and killed in 2019 pleads for help catching his killer
PIERCE COUNTY – The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public's help to identify the suspect who shot and killed 43-year-old Daniel Stueart aka “Danny Rasher”. The shooting happened at 7:29 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 off the 10000 block of Steele Street South in an encampment in a wooded area near Charlton Lake.
PIERCE COUNTY – The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public's help to identify the suspect who shot and killed 43-year-old Daniel Stueart aka “Danny Rasher”. The shooting happened at 7:29 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019 off the 10000 block of Steele Street South in an encampment in a wooded area near Charlton Lake.
Seattle crackdown on crime: Video shows woman arrested with baby in getaway car
Our Spotlight crew was there after Seattle Police officers say a man stole tools from a Lowe's in Rainier Valley before jumping into a getaway car driven by a woman with a baby onboard. Officers were right behind them until they finally pulled over. While all of that was happening, our second Spotlight crew was on a sting at The Home Depot in North Seattle when a call came up about a stolen car nearby. Watch what happens when officers pull over the suspected car thief.
Our Spotlight crew was there after Seattle Police officers say a man stole tools from a Lowe's in Rainier Valley before jumping into a getaway car driven by a woman with a baby onboard. Officers were right behind them until they finally pulled over. While all of that was happening, our second Spotlight crew was on a sting at The Home Depot in North Seattle when a call came up about a stolen car nearby. Watch what happens when officers pull over the suspected car thief.
Watch what happens when Seattle Police pull over stolen car suspect
Criminals know exactly how to work the system in their favor, but now Seattle Police say it's a new day launching an undercover sting operation to stop prolific thieves. Our Spotlight crew was on a sting at The Home Depot on Aurora Ave. when a call came over the radio about a stolen car nearby.
Criminals know exactly how to work the system in their favor, but now Seattle Police say it's a new day launching an undercover sting operation to stop prolific thieves. Our Spotlight crew was on a sting at The Home Depot on Aurora Ave. when a call came over the radio about a stolen car nearby.
Wild carjacking and car crashing spree in Washington state
The Spotlight is learning new details about a wild carjacking and car crashing spree in Snohomish County, Washington. Detectives say fentanyl likely fueled the madness and the victims who came face-to-face with the suspect are lucky things didn't turn out worse.
The Spotlight is learning new details about a wild carjacking and car crashing spree in Snohomish County, Washington. Detectives say fentanyl likely fueled the madness and the victims who came face-to-face with the suspect are lucky things didn't turn out worse.