The following information is in reference to a death investigated by the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office. This investigation is related to the decedent found Oct. 8, 2024 in a home in Vancouver.

This individual was found on 10/08/2024 in Vancouver, WA.

The name of the decedent: Jimerfield, Patricia  Age: 78 years

The decedent was a resident of (city/state): Vancouver, WA

The opinions listed on the death certificate are as follows:

Cause of death:  Ligature strangulation

Manner of death:  Homicide

How the injury occurred: Strangled by other person 

Place of injury: Decedent’s home

Reports and records of autopsies or postmortems shall be confidential as per RCW 68.50.105. No additional information is available for release from the Medical Examiner’s Office. Refer all other inquiries to Clark County Sheriff’s Office.

Media release issue date: 10/11/2024