Unsolved Homicide - 1998

Victim James Foglesong

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of 74 year-old James Foglesong.

On the afternoon of December 7th, 1998, a passerby found the body of James Foglesong alongside the Puyallup River in the 17900 block of Leach Rd. just east of the City of Sumner.  Foglesong had been shot multiple times at an undetermined location and then his body was dumped on the riverbank.

James Foglesong was last seen alive approximately three days earlier, and his whereabouts during the days prior to his body being discovered are unknown.  Foglesong was involved in growing marijuana at his Puyallup residence, which may have been a motive for his murder.

Detectives are looking for any information on the identity of the suspect(s) responsible for his murder.

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Receive up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and charges filed for the person responsible in this case.
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