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| 1861 | 1 |
| 1863 | 1 |
| 1865 | 2 |
| 1876 | 5 |
| 1877 | 8 |
| 1878 | 1 |
| 1880 | 2 |
| 1882 | 1 |
| 1883 | 12 |
| 1884 | 4 |
| 1885 | 11 |
| 1886 | 11 |
| 1887 | 11 |
| 1888 | 2 |
| 1889 | 26 |
| 1890 | 5 |
| 1891 | 15 |
| 1892 | 79 |
| 1893 | 83 |
| 1894 | 59 |
| 1895 | 26 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 8 |
| 1900 | 3 |
| 1902 | 1 |
| 1903 | 32 |
| 1904 | 26 |
| 1908 | 9 |
| 1909 | 24 |
| 1910 | 2 |
| 1911 | 1 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1922 | 1 |
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510 stories matching suspect
- A Wild Chase Through the Streets of Pioneer Square
A suspected thief leads police on a gunfire-strewn foot chase from Yealer Avenue to the shadows of the Mug saloon.
- Brutal Murder of Local Gambler Sparks Manhunt
A Chinese gambler is murdered in a Colfax alley, leading to a swift, multi-town pursuit and the capture of a suspect near the Snake River.
- The Firebug of North Walla Walla
A vigilante guard in the northern district botched a midnight stakeout for a suspected arsonist, leaving neighbors on edge.
- The Great Jailhouse Swap
A bungling jailer manages to swap a suspected burglar with a drunk man, allowing the suspect to pay a fine and walk free while the wrong man sits behind bars.
- The Burglar Who Walked Into Tacoma From Everett
A single suspect arrested in Everett for robbing a hired girl at gunpoint is now being investigated by Tacoma police as the prime suspect behind a string of local burglaries that have plagued the city for months.
- The Fetting Murder Mystery Claims Another Victim
After the unsolved murder of Charlotte Fetting, the man suspected of knowing the truth is found dead in the Tacoma bay.
- The Shack Murder Mystery
An elderly woman is found dead in her South Seattle home, setting off a local investigation as neighbors—and suspects—scramble to prove their innocence.
- The Midnight Rail Raid in Kennewick
Law enforcement turns a routine freight train inspection into a high-speed chase, leaving hoboes running for their lives.
- The Shadowy Trade of the Sound
A Canadian steamer allegedly lands contraband laborers and opium near Olympia, revealing a thriving underground network of smuggling that has turned the city into a Puget Sound rendezvous.
- A Murder Near Auburn, a Suspect Who Almost Walked, and a Translator Called In
The killing of a Japanese man near Auburn left investigators with little cooperation and a suspect named Joe; a Japanese-born interpreter was brought in as officials waited for more evidence.
- The Kent Burglary Manhunt
A hardware store robbery leads to a tense, armed pursuit through the thickets of the Green River valley.
- The Walla Walla Horse Thief Chase Ends in Seattle
After trailing stolen stock from Walla Walla to the Puget Sound, a deputy sheriff finally corners the desperadoes near Beacon Hill.
- Old Town Miner Fights Off Attackers
An elderly miner in Old Town successfully resists a mugging in a dark alley, leading to the arrest of three suspects.
- Murder Suspect Taken in Open Court
A witness is arrested for murder while sitting in a Seattle courtroom during a separate trial.
- The Barber Bandit of Old Town
A former Newport barber is linked to a string of violent crimes, including a suspected murder in Spokane.
- The Desert Manhunt of the Richland Safe-Crackers
After a daring nitroglycerin heist at the Richland post office, a trail of discarded gear and footprints in the sagebrush leads sheriff’s deputies to three suspects.
- Mercer Island Exhumation Identifies George Richards
After a body is recovered from the lake, investigators suspect two Italian laborers in the brutal murder of a lumberman.
- Burglar’s Stash Includes Dentist’s Gold
A suspect arrested for burglary is linked to a past theater district crime after his room is found filled with stolen dental gold.
- John Lyner Re-Arrested in String of High-Profile Seattle Robberies
After being released for lack of evidence, a suspect in the theft of diamonds and watches is hauled back to jail on new charges.
- The Marshal's Staged Room Inspection
A Seattle detective relies on the local marshal to nab a mail thief hiding out in a Cosmopolis hotel.
- 1892 Health Board Stops Trains at County Line
As cases of smallpox multiply across the Northwest, Seattle health officials impose a desperate quarantine on labor camps and mandate mass vaccinations.
- The Disappearance on Lake Washington
A Seattle man, his two sons, and a neighbor vanish after a bitter land dispute, leaving only a bloodstained boat drifting in the reeds.
- A Violent Opium Sting Goes Wrong
An attempt by customs officers to pose as black-market buyers of 375 pounds of opium resulted in a brutal, bloody brawl that left three people hospitalized.
- A Night of Vengeance in Horse Heaven
Twenty-eight draft animals were found slaughtered in a calculated act of malice, suspected to be the work of a disgruntled farmhand.
- The Midnight Carriage in Seattle
A witness recounts a harrowing night ride through Seattle’s alleyways, carrying a trunk that smelled of 'decaying flesh' and the suspected secret of a doctor’s botched surgery.
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- Suspicion Follows Mystery Fire at Boarding House
A fire on Seventh Street has left a landlady distraught and facing public scrutiny, as investigators look for an elusive incendiary.
- Suspicion of Murder in the O’Brien Hop Fields
An Indigenous man is found dead in his cabin, sparking a desperate plea for justice from his grieving family.
- A Mysterious Man Walks Into Police Headquarters
A well-dressed young man appeared at the Seattle police station fearing he was a wanted criminal, but the truth proved less dramatic.
- Suspicion After a Politician's Sudden Death
A state representative dies in an asylum, and his father suspects poisoning by atropine.
- The Murder Suspect Who Demanded a Fair Shake
William A. Wilcox arrives in Seattle under arrest for a double murder, maintaining his innocence and complaining about the sensationalist press.
- Fugitive Nabbed in Washington Street Saloon
A Whatcom store owner wanted by the grand jury is apprehended in a Seattle tavern.
- Bloodstains Lead to an Arrest
A burglar's jump from a second-story window leaves a trail of evidence leading to his arrest.
- A Nighttime Intruder Grazed by a Bullet
A man found in a stranger's house at night narrowly avoids death, leaving the homeowner in a state of nervous collapse.