Family member arrested in homicides discovered after fire at Gig Harbor home
May 20, 2025 | By: Vince DiceThe 25-year-old suspect is the son and brother of the victims, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said.
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The 25-year-old suspect is the son and brother of the victims, the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office said.
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