39 Year Old Amy Mae Mullins Missing Since July 21, 2007 in Rochester, WA (Update: Found Deceased)
39 year old Amy Mullins has been missing since approximately 9:30 am on Saturday, July 21, 2007 in Rochester, WA. Amy Mullin’s car was found outside her home, door open and keys in the ignition.
A neighbor found Mullins’ car outside her house with the driver’s side door open. Mullins’ keys were in the ignition, her dog was in the car and her purse was sitting on her seat. Even a warm cup of coffee was left behind.
Deputies are treating the case as a crime based on the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Investigators have not named any suspects in the case, but they said they want to question Mullins’ estranged husband, Steve Mullins. They believe he may know something about her whereabouts, and Amy Mullins’ family members agree. (KOMO-TV)
What has seem to be a continuing pattern that although police have not named any suspects or persons of interests, they want to question the estranged husband Steve Mullins.
Investigators have not named any suspects in the case, but they said they want to question Mullins’ estranged husband, Steve Mullins. They believe he may know something about her whereabouts, and Amy Mullins’ family members agree.
“We’re pretty sure, from remarks he’s made to his family, that he obviously has had some involvement in what’s going on, and would know possible where Amy is at this time,” said her mother, Cheryl Ditmar.
Relatives said Steve Mullins has not returned any phone calls and may be headed to California.
The family has created a web site, helpfindamy.com. If any one has any information regarding missing Amy Mullins Steve Mullins’ whereabouts, please contact the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office at 360-786-5500.
UPDATE I: Body of missing Rochester, WA, woman found
Friends and family members who were searching a field in Rochester found Amy Mullins’ body around 2:45 p.m. Monday.
Her body had “suffered significant trauma” and had been concealed, Lt. Chris Mealy of the Thurston County sheriff’s office said.
Family finds Mullins in area already combed by police
ROCHESTER, Wash. — A 39-year-old woman who police and family members have been searching for was found dead on Monday, and the victim’s estranged husband turned himself into police later Monday, Thurston County Sheriff’s deputies said.
Amy Mullins’ body was found by family members and law enforcement personnel who were searching a field in the 20000 block of Carper Road S.W. in Rochester, which is near where Amy used to live with her husband, Steve Mullins.
Amy Mullins was last seen at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. A neighbor found Mullins’ car outside her house in the 9100 block of James Road with the driver’s side door open. Mullins’ keys were in the ignition, her dog was in the car and her purse was sitting on her seat. Even a warm cup of coffee was left behind.
Deputies say no cause of death has been determined.
The couple’s relationship deteriorated to the point where Amy finally moved out with her daughter, deputies said.
Steve Mullins was questioned early Monday morning, then turned himself into police in Grays Harbor County Monday afternoon. He is expected to be returned to Thurston County and be arrested on investigation of murder.
Comment by Sue | July 23, 2007
A memorial site has been created for Amy. Please stop by and light a candle for her. Thank you for all the support everyone has given during this very difficult time.
http://amymullinsmemorial.com
Comment by Paula | August 1, 2007