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Cathleen Elise Kochheiser

Case from Thurston County, WA dated Apr 24, 2025

Victim Details

Cathleen Elise Kochheiser

Female

White / Caucasian

Thurston County

WA

2025-04-24

62

Cathleen

Elise Kochheiser

06/29/2026

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In the remote stillness of Capitol State Forest in Thurston County, Washington, a day of quiet tragedy unfolded, ending the life of a beloved community member. Cathleen Elise Kochheiser, a 62-year-old Caucasian woman, passed away on April 24, 2025, from a gunshot wound that pierced the tranquility of the forest. The incident, which took place in a secluded area with poor cellphone reception, has left a community in mourning and authorities with a lingering investigation.

On that Thursday ...
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  • The Daily Chronicle: Woman who died after being shot in Capitol Forest identified as Olympia woman  - The Daily Chronicle
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