Medical examiner: Body found in Renton woods identified as Leticia Martinez, cause of death was strangulation

A body found earlier this week in Renton has been identified as Leticia Martinez, according to the King County Medical Examiner. Her cause of death was determined to be strangulation.

Cruise season arrives in Seattle, tourists to navigate Alaskan Way construction

April 15 launches the start of the 2023 cruise season in Seattle. The first cruise ship will be with Norwegian Cruise Line’s Bliss at Bell Street Pier Cruise Terminal at Pier 66. 

The Space Needle will be repainted 'Astronaut White' in May

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Who is Brett Gitchel: Docs detail troubled past of man linked to missing woman

Original police reports obtained by FOX 13 show a series of 911 calls made by, or against, Brett Gitchel— the man arrested in connection to the disappearance of Leticia Martinez.  

Auburn Police: Woman carjacked while unloading groceries, suspects sought

Auburn Police are searching for two men who carjacked a woman while she was trying to unload groceries outside an apartment complex Tuesday night. 

Seattle police find body in Renton woods while searching for missing woman Leticia Martinez

Seattle Police say investigators found a body believed to be connected to the disappearance of Seattle woman Leticia Martinez, who was last seen March 31 at a Mariners game.

Mayor Harrell announces proposal to innovate Seattle's industrial and maritime strategy

Mayor Bruce Harrell announced new legislation to update Seattle’s industrial lands policy with the goal of creating thousands of new career and housing opportunities in the next 20 years.

Seattle police find body in Renton woods while searching for Leticia Martinez
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Seattle Police say they have recovered a body believed to be connected to the investigation into the disappearance of Leticia Martinez. Police found the remains in a wooded area between Talbot Rd S and State Route 167 in Renton. There was no obvious cause of death.

Docs: Suspect in Leticia Martinez's disappearance 'tried to murder her son' before torching her car

"There is no doubt that he has information regarding her disappearance, he tried to murder her son, a witness to her disappearance, and has destroyed evidence by burning Leticia's vehicle after his failed plan to kill her son," according to charging documents.

Suspicious car fire leads to arson arrest

A 42-year-old man has been booked into King County Jail after police say they linked him to an arson. 

Crews expand search area for missing Seattle woman Leticia Martinez

The suspect told police he traveled to Ellensburg on Sunday, two days after Leticia Martinez vanished. Now, investigators are doing a wide search of anywhere Brett Gitchel could have stopped in between.

Free Boating Day at the Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle

Even with gray skies and scattered showers, people came to Seattle's Lake Union to boat, paddle, and learn Free Boat Day 2023.

Homicide investigation underway after man's body found at school in West Seattle

Seattle Police are investigating a homicide after a man's body was found on school grounds early Saturday at Chief Sealth International High School.

New Seattle airport terminal lacks space for enough planes

The new, billion-dollar international terminal at Seattle’s airport that opened last year was supposed to fit 20 large planes side by side. But it can only fit 16 long-haul aircraft simultaneously because of flaws in the design, sparking a legal battle between the Port of Seattle and the lead contractor for the project, The Seattle Times reported.