Unsolved Homicide - 1995

Victim Steven Polite

Pierce County Sheriff's detectives need your help to identify the suspects responsible for the murder of Steven Polite.

On the morning of January 28th, 1995, a man's body was found on the playfield of Dower Elementary School in the 7900 block of John Dower Rd. W. in Lakewood.  The victim was identified as 34 year-old Steven Polite, a resident of the Parkland area. 

Investigators determined the victim had been killed on the playfield sometime between midnight and 8:00 a.m.  Unidentified suspects had beat the victim to death, likely using some type of object or weapon in the assault.

Steven Polite was involved in narcotics and his death may have been a result of failing to pay a drug debt.  Detectives are looking for information on any persons seen with Polite on the night of January 27th and/or the early morning of January 28th, 1995.

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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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