Yelm homeowner arrested after detectives found murdered man inside

Deputies with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) arrested a Yelm homeowner after a body was discovered inside the suspect’s home.

At approximately 8 a.m. Sunday, deputies responded to a 911 call regarding a suspicious circumstance at a home located on 153rd Ave. SE near Lawrence Lake in Yelm.

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When deputies arrived at the home, they found a man dead on the floor. Deputies reported no one else was inside the home at the time.

The dead man is believed to be a Pierce County resident, but authorities believe he did not live in the home, nor was he a guest at the residence. According to TCSO, detectives found enough evidence within the home to arrest the homeowner.

The homeowner was later arrested on suspicion of second-degree murder and was taken to Thurston County Jail.

“A couple of deputies came knocking on my door and started asking me several questions,” Nancy Wachter, a neighbor who lives across the street, told KIRO 7. “I mean, I’ve never heard of any crime here.”

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Deputies have yet to release how the man died. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to call the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office at (360) 704-2740.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

Contributing: KIRO 7

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