Forks, WA Area Cold Cases

Name

Mark Myers

Age

55

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 55-year-old Mark Myers. At 10:50 a.M. On Thursday June 22nd. 2017, The body of victim Mark Myers was found inside his home, located in the 2100 block of Sunset Drive W. In the City of University Place. Friends of the victim had stopped by to walk his dog; when the Myers did not answer the door, his friends entered the residence and found Myers deceased from multiple gunshot wounds. Detectives have determined that Myers had talked to a friend on the phone at approximately 10 p.M. On the night before his body was found. Detectives are looking for information on any suspicious persons or vehicles seen near his house during the early morning hours of June 22nd. Investigators have found no indications that the victim was involved in any type of illegal activities. Detectives are looking for any information on possible motives and/or persons involved in the homicide.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Christopher Virdell

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Pierce County Sheriff’s detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 18 year-old Christopher Virdell of Spanaway. Christopher Virdell was last seen at 10:00 a.M. On February 9th, 2012, as he left a friend’s residence on 223rd St. E. In Spanaway to catch a bus to work. He was reported missing later that night after he failed to show up to work or home. On February 28th, 2014, Virdell’s remains were found in a wooded area in the 28000 block of Little Hanaford Rd. In the Centralia area. Investigators believe Virdell was murdered by unidentified suspect(s) at a different location, and his remains were later dumped in Lewis County. Detectives are looking for any information regarding the suspect(s) responsible for the murder, including information on Christopher Virdell’s whereabouts on the day he disappeared and any persons he may have been seen with

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Beverley Steward-Hill

Age

20

Cause of Death

fire

Info

On Saturday June 24th, 2006 just after 6:00 a.M., A fire occurred at the Castellan West Apartments, located in the 2600 block of 70th Ave. W. In the City of University Place. Inside one of the apartments, investigators found the body of Beverley Ann Steward-Hill. Beverley Ann Steward-Hill was a white female, 20 years old, with brown hair and blue eyes. She lived at the apartment complex with her dog Zeus, who also died in the fire. The cause of the fire and the victim’s death are undetermined, and investigators are treating the case as suspicious. Detectives are looking for any information on the cause of the fire and/or the victim’s death.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Donald Chandler

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of victim Donald Chandler. In February of 1998, Donald Chandler was reported missing from his residence in the 12100 block of Bliss Cochrane Rd. In Gig Harbor, although he had not been seen since January 25th, 1998. On March 16th, 1998, the decomposed body of Donald Chandler was found a short distance off the roadway on J.M. Dickenson Rd. In southwest Kitsap County. Detectives believe the victim's body was dumped at the location after being shot multiple times by unidentified suspects. Chandler was known to sell large quantities of methamphetamine and investigators believe this may have been a motive for his murder. Detectives are looking for information on the identity of the suspects, and information on the victim’s whereabouts before he disappeared.

Agency

Tacoma/Pierce County CrimeStoppers

Name

Mignon Hensley

Age

21

Cause of Death

Other

Info

Was 9 months pregnant when murdered. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Lewis County Sheriff's Office at (360) 748-9286.

Agency

Lewis County Sheriff's Office

Name

Karen Bodine

Age

37

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

Agency

Thurston County Sheriff's Office

Name

Nelson Byerly

Age

50

Cause of Death

Gun/Firearm

Info

If you have information related to Nelson’s death, contact Detective Sergeant Jeff Rhoades at the Mason County Sheriff's Office at (360) 427-9670 ext. 627 Or through their tip line mcsotips@co.Mason.Wa.Us.

Agency

Mason County Sheriff's Office

Name

Patricia Garrison

Age

17

Cause of Death

Other

Info

17-Year-old Patricia Garrison was found stabbed in the hospital parking lot on January 5, 1970 in Olympia, Washington. Two days later she died from the 20+ stab wounds and injuries sustained in the attack. Patricia was seen leaving the Seattle First National Bank building around 6:00pm. She was discovered in the hospital parking lot 45 minutes later. According to old records the attack may have happened on Black Lake Boulevard. An 8-inch knife was discovered in Patricia’s car and is believed to be the murder weapon.

Agency

Thurston County Sheriff's Office