M.E. Announces Strangulation As Cause Of Lynnwood Woman's Death
POSTED: 11:46 am PST February 8, 2006
UPDATED: 4:50 pm PST February 8, 2006
SEATTLE -- The King County Medical Examiner's Office announced Wednesday the cause of death was asphyxia due to strangulation for a Lynnwood woman whose body was found in Burien on Monday, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported.
Detectives with the sheriff’s office had a good idea of what killed Nicole Pietz, but would not release details untill the medical examiner's announcement, KIRO 7 Eyewitness News reported. A sheriff’s office representative previously said the case was being investigated as a homicide.
Detectives are interviewing people close to her and searching for her car, KIRO-TV reported.
Pietz, 32, disappeared Jan. 28 and was reported missing by her husband.
A man walking through the woods in an area of Burien spotted the body about 1 p.m. on Monday afternoon. The crime scene is in an isolated area about a quarter mile from a major intersection.
Pietz Memorial Service is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 12 at the Church of the Holy Cross Epicopal in Redmond.
Pietz's family created a Web site after her disappearance to help find her. Friends and co-workers have since been adding to the Web site's message board about gathering for support.
To the family and friends of Nicole, my deepest sympathies for your loss. My prayers go out to you.