OLYMPIA – Officials said two bodies were found near Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) on Saturday. The bodies are believed to be those of a Thurston County couple who went missing in November.
According to a press release, deputies responded to reports of a body near Stedman Road Southeast on JBLM property Saturday afternoon. During the investigation, deputies and JBLM police located a second body.
The suspect, an Olympian man in his 40s, first appeared in court on November 20. He remains in jail without bail as prosecutors argued he is a flight risk and a danger to the community. He faces two counts of first-degree murder in connection to their disappearance.
Court documents released last month indicated the suspect was in the process of being evicted by the couple before they were reported missing. He lived on property near Joint Base Lewis-McChord which was owned by the couple.
On November 19th family and friends of Davido and Karen Koep gathered for a prayer vigil in Lacey.
Anyone with information about Davido and Karen Koep are encouraged to contact the Thurston County Sheriff at detectives@co.thurston.wa.us
