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Deputies looking for Snohomish County courthouse escapee

Jul 25, 2026, 7:39 AM

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Photos of 39-year-old Kyle Hester, including a photo of him leaving the Snohomish County courthouse with a woman. (Photos courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photos courtesy of KIRO 7)

The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 39-year-old who escaped the courthouse Friday afternoon when a judge told him he would be taken into custody.

Deputies said 39-year-old Kyle Hester escaped the courthouse in Everett around 2:30 p.m.

He was seen leaving with a woman, pictured below. Their relationship is unknown, but deputies were looking to identify her. An updated post from the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office said they believe they have identified her.



Hester has a warrant for first-degree escape.

If you have any information on his whereabouts, call 911.

This is a developing story, check back for updates

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