Former Seattle Humane CEO suspected of murder/suicide in North Bend
Two people who were found dead in North Bend last week appear to be the result of a murder-suicide, according to the Snoqualmie Police Department.
At about 3:36 p.m. on Jan. 31, officers responded the discovery of the body a man at an apartment complex at 964 Stone Brook Drive Southwest.
Maintenance workers found the body during a welfare check during an eviction process.
After officers arrived and searched the home, they found a woman’s body in a large freezer in the garage.
According to police, the woman was killed by a single gunshot before she was placed into the freezer, then the man killed himself with a single gunshot wound.
According to the King County Medical Examiner’s Office, the man was identified as David E. Loewe, 60, and the woman was identified as Judy M. Loewe, 60, both of North Bend.
According to Seattle Humane, David Loewe was the former CEO of the organization. In a statement to KIRO 7, Seattle Humane said;
We are saddened to hear of the passing of former Seattle Humane CEO David Loewe and his wife, Judy. The events surrounding their passing are troubling, and together with our community we are awaiting the results of a full investigation. Our hearts are with those affected by this terrible loss.
