The Spotlight: Shattered in a Crosswalk
A family desperate to find a missing 21-year-old autistic man wants his case investigated as crime but a local Sheriff refused their request citing a lack of evidence of foul play. Now, the national Autism Foundation says this case has been mishandled from the start. Plus, a convicted felon who touted his re-entry skills is set to be released from prison later this year for the third time. He was first released in 2017 after then Governor Jay Inslee commuted his sentence for two counts of Assault 1st Degree. And, a $21,000 cash reward is being offered for the tip that identifies a hit and run motorcycle rider who killed a pedestrian and seriously injured her husband. Those stories and bodycam video shows a police officer flashing his badge and lying to deputies when his wife was arrested for assault.
Cold case: Who killed Laurie Krage decades ago in WA?
The death of Laurie Krage from the 1990s is now a homicide investigation. Pierce County detectives want to know who killed her and she was never reported missing.
Pierce County deputies ask for help solving 30-year-old murder mystery
Detectives are in touch with Laurie Krage's living relatives, but it's still unclear why she was never reported missing.
The Spotlight: Saviors in the Sky
Former Governor Jay Inslee released two long-time convicted felons from prison after commuting their sentences. Now, they are both in federal detention along with a third felon after acting U.S Attorney Teal Luthy Miller announced they were indicted for drug trafficking, and gun crimes following a 16-month investigation. Plus, the Spotlight focuses on a strange murder mystery in Pierce County. Human remains found 28 years ago have finally now been identified as Laurie Krage. Detectives want to know why she was never reported missing and who killed her. The answer to how she died could come from a tip on how she lived.
The Spotlight: Richard Sherman's home invasion
Home invasion robbery suspects terrorize the family of former Seattle Seahawk Richard Sherman. King County Major Crimes detectives are seeking the public's help to identify the gunmen. Plus, bodycam video shows deputies chasing down two 14-year-old suspects wanted after a violent carjacking. And, police want you to see the unidentified suspects in two different car break-ins after victims suffered thousands of dollars in losses. Those stories, and a burn victim pleads for the public's help to return his support dog stolen by a man he met through a dating app.
$5k reward offered for information in Seattle hit-and-run death
Seattle police described the suspect's truck as a black or dark colored 2018 to 2024 GMC Sierra with damage to the front end.
The Spotlight: Wily and wild arrest
Seattle Police arrested a suspect in a stranger rape near the University of Washington. Detectives describe the suspect as 'houseless' and say he is known to frequent the University District where he has multiple law enforcement contacts for assault, harassment and trespass. Plus, a homeowner's rifles, ammo and gun safe are stolen. Why he thinks the burglary caught on camera was carefully planned. And, bodycam video shows the arrests of several high-profile fugitives suspected in multiple heists netting more than a $1,000,000 cash.
Renton police arrest dangerous fugitive thanks to Crime Stoppers tip from FOX 13 viewer
Alberto Nunez, a known gang member considered armed and extremely dangerous, was found hiding in a closet.
The Spotlight: Catch and release
The Spotlight investigates a local Superior Court judge's pattern of releasing dangerous suspects on low bail or no bail. Police and the family members of victims say the revolving door is erroding trust in the justice system. Plus, video shows a suspect firing multiple shots into a Maserati, and the search is on for a gunman caught on camera shooting out the glass at a store in the mall to steal high-end sneakers. And, a warning to share with your parents and grandparents after a 74-year-old woman gets a fake pop-up alert on her computer from Charles Schwab and is scammed out of more than $600,000.
Renton police, families slam King Co. judge for release of 2 violent suspects
A grieving mother and sister are demanding answers after the suspect charged with killing their loved one in a hit and run was released on low bail only to vanish.
The Spotlight: Detectives release new info on heartbreaking unsolved murder
A rolling gun battle on the streets of Seattle pushes a longtime business to seek out a safer place work, plus from the Grappler to pepper rounds, see how law enforcement in Washington state is catching dangerous fugitives and a heart-breaking unsolved murder. Detectives release new information to help solve the kidnapping and killing of a mother of three.
Everett middle school stabbing suspect has past robbery, assault convictions
Court documents reveal that 21-year-old Andrew Freeman, who is wanted for allegedly stabbing a teen in Everett last week, has recent convictions for robbery and assault.
The Spotlight: Using kids as accomplices in organized theft rings
From fake jewelry scams on the side of highways to distract and grab thefts, law enforcement is warning of Romanian organized crime rings targeting victims in Washington state. One store owner in Leavenworth says the thieves used kids as accomplices when they stole from her shops. She confronted one of the suspects and it was caught on camera. Now, one suspect has been arrested but others are still wanted.