A quiet stretch of Grove Street near 74th Street Northeast turned into a crime scene Wednesday afternoon after a woman was found dead inside a garbage can, prompting Marysville police to launch a suspicious-death investigation.
Officers were called to the area just before 5 p.m. and confirmed the woman was dead. Detectives then spent hours at the scene, collecting evidence and canvassing nearby homes and businesses. The body was later released to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office, which will determine the woman’s identity, as well as the cause and manner of death.
What Police Are Saying
In a press release shared with FOX 13 Seattle, the Marysville Police Department said, “We are in the very early stages of this investigation and have a lot of work in front of us to determine what took place.”
According to the department, officers responded to the initial report shortly before 5 p.m., and detectives remained on scene processing evidence. Police said no suspects have been identified at this time.
How To Help
Investigators are asking anyone who noticed odd or suspicious activity in the area recently to contact the Marysville Police Investigations Division at 360-363-8378. That number is listed for the Investigations unit, which is identified as the lead on the case, on the Marysville Police Department website.
Medical Examiner Review
The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office has taken custody of the body and will conduct its review. The office handles sudden and unexpected deaths in the county and, after examinations are complete, typically releases cause and manner of death and notifies next of kin through official channels, according to the Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Ongoing Investigation
Marysville detectives say the investigation remains active and that no suspects have been identified. Police and county officials said they will share updates as they become available. Anyone with information is urged to call the tipline at 360-363-8378.
