Davido and Karen Koep: Authorities believe bodies of missing Washington couple allegedly killed by tenant have been found

THURSTON COUNTY, WASHINGTON: Authorities in Thurston County, Washington, have made a grim discovery, strongly indicating the recovery of the bodies of the missing couple, Karen Koep, 62, and her husband, Davido Koep, 68, who were allegedly killed by a tenant.

The local coroner's office is working to officially confirm the identities of the bodies found and shed light on a devastating turn of events, as reported by Law&Crime.

Davido and Karen Koep were assumed to be dead because of the extensive amount of blood found at their residence

Deputies responded to a distressing call regarding the discovery of a body off Stedman Road SE. The initial findings were confirmed, intensifying the investigation.

Subsequently, another body was unearthed, further deepening the distressing nature of the case.

Law enforcement officials at the scene expressed their belief that the bodies discovered are likely those of the missing couple, stating, "Detectives responded to the scene to investigate the discovery, and sadly, we believe Davido and Karen Koep have been located based on the preliminary investigation."

The bodies weren't found right away, but it was assumed that the missing couple had died because there was an extensive amount of blood at their residence, making survival highly improbable.

Timothy Burke stands accused of murdering Davido and Karen Koep

Timothy Burke, 45, was arrested on November 18 and charged for allegedly murdering the couple. The case involves a disturbing sequence of events, including alleged negative emails penned by Burke about Davido, who owned the property where he resided.

Details emerging from the investigation shed light on compelling evidence against Burke. Authorities disclosed the discovery of shell casings from his .45-caliber gun within the couple's home, strengthening the case against him.

Thurston County Deputy Prosecutor Jennifer Lord highlighted the presence of blood in both Burke's and Koep's respective vehicles. Moreover, blood found in the couple's garage reportedly aligned with the space a car trunk would occupy.

Davido and Karen Koep's son Justin expresses immense gratitude for the overwhelming support

During a prior hearing, a friend of the couple had directly confronted Burke, urging him to provide closure by disclosing the whereabouts of the bodies, saying, "Tell him to give that family some closure and tell them where the bodies are."

Justin, the son of Karen and Davido Koep, expressed immense gratitude for the overwhelming support received during this trying period, telling media outlets. "We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from everyone whose lives were impacted by Karen and Davido."

He added, "In particular, we would like to thank the Thurston County Sheriff's Office and assisting agencies for being unwavering in their search for our parents."

The community, deeply affected by the loss, has shown immense support. A candlelight vigil in honor of Karen and Davido Koep stands as a testament to the impact they had on those around them.

While the investigation continues, authorities urge anyone with information pertinent to the case to reach out to detectives at detectives@co.thurston.wa.us.