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Handyman Charged with Torture and Murder of 82-Year-Old Woman Found Buried in Concrete

Jeffrey Zizz faces charges of murder, kidnapping, and unlawful disposal after Marcia Norman’s remains were discovered under a shed, with new evidence revealing prolonged torture.

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Overview

  • Marcia Norman, 82, was reported missing on April 4 and later found buried under a shed in Olympia, Washington, encased in concrete.
  • Jeffrey Zizz, 47, her handyman, has been charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, and unlawful disposal of human remains.
  • An autopsy revealed Norman was tortured for hours with blunt force trauma and injuries from a pneumatic nailer before her death.
  • Investigators uncovered a letter at Zizz’s home detailing a planned burglary and assault, which they believe has similarities to the Norman case.
  • Zizz, a convicted child molester, fled to Montana but was arrested on a probation violation and extradited to Washington; his arraignment is set for May 6.