Ashford, WA Area Cold Cases

Name

Joanne Boyer

Age

66

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

At 3:15 a.M. On Monday March 26, 2018, victim Joanne Boyer was shot and killed by unidentified suspect(s) inside her home in the 30900 block of Webster Rd. E. In the Eatonville area. Several members of Boyer’s family were sleeping inside her home when they awoke to the sound of multiple gunshots being fired at the home from outside. One of the bullets went through a wall and struck the victim, who died at the scene from the gunshot wound. Detectives looking for information on any possible suspects that may be involved in the homicide and/or motives for the homicide. Detectives believe the suspects may have fired at the house from inside a vehicle, and are looking for any information on suspicious vehicles seen in the area around the time of the shooting.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Trevor Guthrie

Age

44

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 44 year old Trevor Guthrie. At approximately 1:00 p.M. On Sunday November 19, 2017, the body of victim Trevor Guthrie was found inside a single-wide mobile home on a property in the 14200 block of 234th St. E. In Graham. Guthrie was last seen alive on the afternoon of Saturday November 18 and texted with friends at approximately 8 p.M. That night, then was found deceased from homicidal violence the next morning. There were no signs of forced entry to Guthrie’s residence and the motive for the homicide is unknown. Detectives are looking for any information on suspicious persons or vehicles seen in the area at the time of the homicide, or any possible motives for the murder of Trevor Guthrie.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Michae Compton

Age

53

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Orting Police detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 53-year-old Michael Compton. At 3:15 a.M. On Wednesday February 19th, 2014, the body of homicide victim Michael Compton was found in the front yard of Compton’s residence, located in the 500 block of Ford Lane SW in the City of Orting. The victim had been shot in the head by an unidentified suspect(s). Detectives believe Compton may have been shot during a struggle after interrupting a burglary in his garage sometime between 1:00 a.M. And 3:00 a.M. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons and/or vehicles seen in the victim’s neighborhood in the early morning hours of Wednesday February 19th.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Denny Thornburg

Age

52

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to determine the how victim Denny Thornburg died and to identify any suspects that may have been involved in his death. On the morning of Monday July 16th, 2012, witnesses found a burned out van parked on a remote roadway in the 29700 block of Electron Reservoir Rd. E. In the Orting area. Inside the van investigators found the body of victim Denny Thornburg, a 52 year-old man from the City of Tacoma. Thornburg’s vehicle, a tan Ford Econline Van, was completely destroyed by the fire. Investigators believe the fire occurred several hours before the van was discovered. Denny Thornburg’s family last heard from him on July 12th, 2012. Detectives fear Thornburg’s death may have been a result of foul play and are looking for any information regarding Thornburg’s whereabouts in the days prior to his body being found.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Travis Dennis

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murders of Travis Dennis and Jeffrey Poling. At 8:45 a.M. On Monday May 28th, 2012, a family member discovered the bodies of victims Travis Dennis and Jeffrey Poling inside of Dennis’ house in the 9400 block of 175th St. Ct. E. In the Puyallup area. Both of the victims had been shot in the head by unidentified suspects. There were no signs of forced entry or a struggle. Investigators have determined that a computer and numerous firearms were missing from the victim’s residence, including several handguns, a shotgun, an assault rifle and a semiautomatic rifle. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near Travis Dennis' residence on the night of Sunday May 27th or the early morning of Monday May 28th, 2012.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jeffrey Poling

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murders of Travis Dennis and Jeffrey Poling. At 8:45 a.M. On Monday May 28th, 2012, a family member discovered the bodies of victims Travis Dennis and Jeffrey Poling inside of Dennis’ house in the 9400 block of 175th St. Ct. E. In the Puyallup area. Both of the victims had been shot in the head by unidentified suspects. There were no signs of forced entry or a struggle. Investigators have determined that a computer and numerous firearms were missing from the victim’s residence, including several handguns, a shotgun, an assault rifle and a semiautomatic rifle. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near Travis Dennis' residence on the night of Sunday May 27th or the early morning of Monday May 28th, 2012.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Michael Howard

Age

Cause of Death

Injuries

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Michael Howard. At 4:30 a.M. On Tuesday March 9th, 2010, victim Michael Howard went to investigate a noise outside of his house on in the 17700 block of 147th Ave. E. In the Orting area. When Howard walked into the driveway area, an unidentified suspect struck Howard in the head with a blunt object and then fled. Howard died several days later as a result of his injuries. Howard's girlfriend reported that there had been several previous unreported burglaries at their residence. Detectives believe the previous burglaries may be related to the murder of Michael Howard, and are looking for information on the suspects responsible.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Royce Park

Age

81

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help in solving the murder of an elderly man. On Wednesday May 16th, 2007, deputies found the body of 81 year-old Royce Park under a pile of brush alongside the driveway of his home, located in the 37900 block of 58th Ave Ct E. In Eatonville. The body had been there for at least 2 to 3 days, and the victim died from homicidal violence. Detectives are looking for any information on the victim’s whereabouts and anyone he may have been seen with in the days leading up to the homicide.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Christopher VanGeystelen

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Christopher VanGeystelen. On February 24th, 2002, the body of Christopher VanGeystelen was found by several juveniles in a wooded area along South Prairie Rd. E. Near 214th Ave. E. In Bonney Lake. The victim had been shot several times by unidentified suspect(s), then his body was placed into a hole and covered with tree branches. Christopher VanGeystelen was rumored to be heavily involved in methamphetamine distribution and use, and his death may have been a result of this involvement. Detectives are looking for anyone information on who have been seen with VanGeystelen in the days prior to February 24th, 2002, or involved in narcotics with VanGeystelen prior to his death.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Ernesto Almonte

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 18-year-old Ernesto Hernandez Almonte. At 4:15 a.M. On September 9th, 2000, the body of Ernesto Hernandez Almonte was found by a passerby along the side of the road in the 4300 block of 128th St. E. In South Hill. The victim was deceased as a result of two gunshot wounds to the head.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

James Foglesong

Age

74

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 74 year-old James Foglesong. On the afternoon of December 7th, 1998, a passerby found the body of James Foglesong alongside the Puyallup River in the 17900 block of Leach Rd. Just east of the City of Sumner. Foglesong had been shot multiple times at an undetermined location and then his body was dumped on the riverbank. James Foglesong was last seen alive approximately three days earlier, and his whereabouts during the days prior to his body being discovered are unknown. Foglesong was involved in growing marijuana at his Puyallup residence, which may have been a motive for his murder. Detectives are looking for any information on the identity of the suspect(s) responsible for his murder.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Unidentified Female

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department needs your help to identify the remains of a woman, and to help investigators determine how she died and identify any suspects responsible for her death. On October 13th, 1997, a mushroom hunter discovered human bones in a wooded area along Gale Creek Rd. In the Wilkeson area. Investigators have determined that the bones belonged to a woman approximately 30 to 50 years old, likely 5'2" to 5'4" tall, with a slender build and blonde hair. The remains were found with a Pacific Lutheran University sweatshirt, women's size 5 shoes, and women's size 7 pants. Detectives were unable to identify the woman and believe the remains had been there since sometime between September of 1994 and October of 1997.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Jeffrey Klungness

Age

14

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On the afternoon of March 2nd, 1996, the body of victim Susan Klungness was found inside of her residence in the 20400 block of 113th St. E. In Bonney Lake. She had been beaten to death by an unidentified suspect. The victim’s son Jeffrey was missing from the residence, along with cash, a gold watch, and the victim’s maroon Toyota Camry station wagon. The vehicle was later found abandoned at an Auburn convenience store. Jeffrey Klungness has never been located.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Susan Klungness

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On the afternoon of March 2nd, 1996, the body of victim Susan Klungness was found inside of her residence in the 20400 block of 113th St. E. In Bonney Lake. She had been beaten to death by an unidentified suspect. The victim’s son Jeffrey was missing from the residence, along with cash, a gold watch, and the victim’s maroon Toyota Camry station wagon. The vehicle was later found abandoned at an Auburn convenience store. Jeffrey Klungness has never been located.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Chas Sharer

Age

25

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Chas Sharer. On the afternoon of January 24th, 1996, a passerby discovered human bones in a wooded area in the 16900 block of Forest Canyon Rd. E. In Bonney Lake. Investigators were able to identify the remains as 25 year-old Chas Sharer of Bonney Lake. Detectives found a bullet with the remains and believe Sharer may have been shot by an unidentified suspect(s). The victim had not been seen for several months prior to the bones being found, and it is believed his death may have occurred in the summer or fall of 1995. Detectives are looking for any information on Chas Sharer's whereabouts and/or persons seen with Sharer prior to his disappearance.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Michael Numsen

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect responsible for the murder of Michael Numsen. On the afternoon of January 30th, 1995, the body of victim Michael Numsen was found inside of Numsen's mobile home in the 55500 block of 311th Ave. Ct. E. In Ashford. Investigators determined the victim had been shot to death by an unidentified suspect several days before his body was found.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers