Crime & Safety

Detectives Ask for Public’s Help in Murder of Woodinville Man

King County Sheriff's Detectives are asking for the public's help in the investigation of the murder of Woodinville resident Earl Cossey. A reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest.

King County Sheriff’s Detectives are asking for the public’s help in the investigation of a Woodinville man who was found murdered in his home on Friday.

Earl Cossey, 71, was found dead in his home around 5:30 p.m. April 26 by family members who went to check on him when they had not been able to reach him for a few days.

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Family members last saw him alive late Monday night April 22. Detectives are asking anyone who had contact with Cossey between Monday, April 22 and Friday, April 26, or knows who he associated with to call the King County Sheriff’s Office at (206) 296-3311. This line is open 24 hours a day.

Additionally Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest in this crime.  In order to receive the reward you must call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) 

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