Crime & Safety
Cossey Case: Police Seek Person Who Found Homicide Victim's ID
The body of 71-year-old Earl Jay Cossey was found at his Woodinville home on April 26. Officials have ruled his death as a homicide.
Editor's note: The following is a news release from the King County Sheriff's Office.
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King County Sheriff’s detectives are asking for the “good Samaritan” who mailed murder victim Earl Cossey’s driver's license and credit cards to his house to come forward.
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Detectives said family members had Cossey’s mail forwarded to a relative’s house after his death. Sometime during the last few days, the relative received an envelope containing Cossey’s license, credit cards and a casino gaming card.
Detectives believe the items were found by someone and mailed directly to Cossey’s address, which was listed on his driver’s license.
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If you have any information regarding this case or the items mailed, please call the King County Sheriff’s Office at 206-296-3311.
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Previous coverage:
Detectives Ask for Public's Help in Murder of Woodinville Man
Man Who Packed DB Cooper's Parachutes ID'd as Woodinville Homicide Victim
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