A24-25191 Death Investigation - Ariel, Washington -11/12/24

A24-25191

DEATH INVESTIGATION – ARIEL, WASHINGTON

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

 

 

At approximately 0806 hours of November 11, 2024, Cowlitz 911 received a report of a subject found down and unresponsive near SR 503 milepost 42.  A Washington State Patrol Trooper arrived on scene and met with the reporting party, who had found a male subject down on a logging road near this location.  The subject was determined to be deceased.

 

Detectives with the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene to investigate due to suspicious circumstances.  Once scene processing was completed, the Cowlitz County Coroner’s Office took custody of the body.  An autopsy will be conducted to determine cause and manner of death.

 

The Sheriff’s Office requests anyone with information about this case to contact Detective Kris Moore at 360-577-3092, reference case A24-25191.

 

 

Troy Brightbill

Chief Criminal Deputy

Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office