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Tenant Charged with Murder of Missing Washington Couple

Evidence suggests couple were killed and loaded into their car; bodies still not found.

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Overview

  • Washington state couple Karen Koep and Davido are believed to have been murdered by their tenant, Timothy Burke, who was about to be evicted from their rental property.
  • Large pools of blood were found at the couple's residence, with a blood trail leading to where their car would have been in the garage, suggesting they were shot and their bodies loaded into their car.
  • The couple's bodies have not been found, and their credit cards were used after their disappearance, leading to Burke's arrest.
  • Burke is currently being held without bail on charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping.
  • The couple, who were well-known in their community, leave behind two adult sons.