Parents heartbroken after remains of daughter found in South Hill; death treated as homicide
The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the remains discovered last week in South Hill as 41-year-old Ginger Gover, who has been missing since July 29.
The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the remains discovered last week in South Hill as 41-year-old Ginger Gover, who has been missing since July 29.
Tumwater teachers overwhelmingly approve new contract
After striking for more than two weeks, teachers in Tumwater could be heading back to class. The Tumwater Education Association announced they will vote on a tentative contract agreement Monday morning.
After striking for more than two weeks, teachers in Tumwater could be heading back to class. The Tumwater Education Association announced they will vote on a tentative contract agreement Monday morning.
2 dead in home-built aircraft crash near Tenino
Two men were killed when a home-built aircraft crashed Friday in southeast Thurston County.
Two men were killed when a home-built aircraft crashed Friday in southeast Thurston County.
Judge sides with Tumwater School District, orders striking teachers back to work
A judge sided with the Tumwater School District on Wednesday morning, and ordered teachers to end their strike and return to work.
A judge sided with the Tumwater School District on Wednesday morning, and ordered teachers to end their strike and return to work.
Thurston County cat mutilations: Your questions answered
Thirteen cats have been mutilated in Thurston County since October. The killings have put neighborhoods and cities on edge and prompted the creation of a six-member task force of veteran detectives with one goal: to find the serial cat killer.
Thirteen cats have been mutilated in Thurston County since October. The killings have put neighborhoods and cities on edge and prompted the creation of a six-member task force of veteran detectives with one goal: to find the serial cat killer.
Thurston County law enforcement create joint task force to find serial cat killer
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Law enforcement in Thurston County started a joint task force to help find the person who they believe is responsible for killing and mutilating 13 cats.On Thursday, law enforcement says they found the 13th cat in a series of killings that date back to October.The killings started off gradually, but now the Thurston County Sheriff's Office say the killings are happening every couple days.“It’s highly concerning for any pet owner,” said sheriff's Lt.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Law enforcement in Thurston County started a joint task force to help find the person who they believe is responsible for killing and mutilating 13 cats.On Thursday, law enforcement says they found the 13th cat in a series of killings that date back to October.The killings started off gradually, but now the Thurston County Sheriff's Office say the killings are happening every couple days.“It’s highly concerning for any pet owner,” said sheriff's Lt.
'Disturbing serial crime spree': A 12th cat found mutilated in Thurston County
A 12th mutilated cat was found in Thurston County on Tuesday and is believed linked to the others that have been carved up and displayed in public by a suspected serial cat killer, Olympia Police Lt. Sam Costello said.
A 12th mutilated cat was found in Thurston County on Tuesday and is believed linked to the others that have been carved up and displayed in public by a suspected serial cat killer, Olympia Police Lt. Sam Costello said.
Reward reaches $30,000 in case of cat mutilations in Thurston County
The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect mutilating cats in Thurston County was increased to $30,000, authorities said Friday.
The reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect mutilating cats in Thurston County was increased to $30,000, authorities said Friday.
Sheriff assigns major crimes detective to help investigate cat mutilations in Thurston County
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Thurston County Sheriff's Office on Thursday assigned a major crimes detective to the investigation of a series of cat killings and mutilations.This comes as two more cats were found mutilated Wednesday, but it's not yet clear if they were killed by animal or a person.There had been nine cat mutilations in the county recently, with seven of them appearing to have been committed by the same killer, authorities said.Then, two more cats were found mutilated on Wednesday.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- The Thurston County Sheriff's Office on Thursday assigned a major crimes detective to the investigation of a series of cat killings and mutilations.This comes as two more cats were found mutilated Wednesday, but it's not yet clear if they were killed by animal or a person.There had been nine cat mutilations in the county recently, with seven of them appearing to have been committed by the same killer, authorities said.Then, two more cats were found mutilated on Wednesday.
Abduction in Olympia was 'escape room-style' prank, WSP says
A scary scene of an abduction involving men in white plastic jumpsuits Wednesday night in downtown Olympia has been ruled an elaborate prank, the Washington State Patrol said.
A scary scene of an abduction involving men in white plastic jumpsuits Wednesday night in downtown Olympia has been ruled an elaborate prank, the Washington State Patrol said.
Ninth cat found mutilated in Thurston County, officials say
The 11-year-old cat, named Midnight, went missing on Sunday and the owners found the cat Monday near Lilly Road SE and Pacific Avenue SE in Olympia, the agency said. The cat had been beaten and cut open and several internal organs removed, officials said.
The 11-year-old cat, named Midnight, went missing on Sunday and the owners found the cat Monday near Lilly Road SE and Pacific Avenue SE in Olympia, the agency said. The cat had been beaten and cut open and several internal organs removed, officials said.
Neighbors plan patrols after 7 cats mutilated and killed in Thurston County
A Thurston County community is rallying together to catch a serial cat killer responsible for mutilating and killing at least seven cats since October.
A Thurston County community is rallying together to catch a serial cat killer responsible for mutilating and killing at least seven cats since October.
PETA adds $5,000 to reward in Thurston County cat mutilations, bringing total to $15,000
A donation from PETA significantly upped the reward Friday as investigators continue to look for the person who mutilated seven cats in Thurston County.PETA is offering a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and convinction on cruelty charges of whoever killed the cats.
A donation from PETA significantly upped the reward Friday as investigators continue to look for the person who mutilated seven cats in Thurston County.PETA is offering a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and convinction on cruelty charges of whoever killed the cats.
Reward raised to $10,000 after 7 cats found mutilated in Washington
Public donations have allowed Pasado's Safe Haven to increase the reward to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the suspect who is killing and mutilating cats in Thurston County, Washington.
Public donations have allowed Pasado's Safe Haven to increase the reward to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the suspect who is killing and mutilating cats in Thurston County, Washington.
Reward raised to $6,000 for tips on serial cat killer in Thurston County
Public donations have allowed Pasado's Safe Haven to increase the reward to $6,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the suspect who is killing and mutilating cats in Thurston County.
Public donations have allowed Pasado's Safe Haven to increase the reward to $6,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the suspect who is killing and mutilating cats in Thurston County.
'They’re sickos:' Neighbors worry for pets as cat mutilations continue in South Sound
Neighbors in the South Sound are on alert ever since neighborhood cats were being discovered killed and mutilated.
Neighbors in the South Sound are on alert ever since neighborhood cats were being discovered killed and mutilated.
Fluffy tabby named Harley is the 7th cat found mutilated in Thurston County
A seventh cat has been found mutilated and killed in Thurston County. Authorities believe the same suspect is behind the animal abuse and are warning car owners to keep their pets inside.
A seventh cat has been found mutilated and killed in Thurston County. Authorities believe the same suspect is behind the animal abuse and are warning car owners to keep their pets inside.
Thurston Co. law enforcement go door-to-door warning about serial pet killer
Thurston County Animal Service Officials are going door-to-door looking for clues, and warning neighbors of the dangers of what they're calling a serial pet killer.
Thurston County Animal Service Officials are going door-to-door looking for clues, and warning neighbors of the dangers of what they're calling a serial pet killer.
Possible serial cat killer strikes again in Washington, investigators say
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Thurston County Animal Services said Friday another pet cat was found dead and mutilated in Olympia and they believe this killing is linked to five other cat mutilations in Thurston County and possibly another one in Port Angeles.The latest killing involved a cat named Olly, whose body was left on a front lawn.
OLYMPIA, Wash. -- Thurston County Animal Services said Friday another pet cat was found dead and mutilated in Olympia and they believe this killing is linked to five other cat mutilations in Thurston County and possibly another one in Port Angeles.The latest killing involved a cat named Olly, whose body was left on a front lawn.
4 cats found mutilated in Thurston County possibly linked to Port Angeles case
Investigators say they are looking into what could be a shocking case of serial animal abuse, as four cats have been found mutilated since February in Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater.
Investigators say they are looking into what could be a shocking case of serial animal abuse, as four cats have been found mutilated since February in Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater.