South Hill Tragedy: Prior Welfare Checks Failed to Prevent Grim Discovery of Multiple Bodies in Residence

Tacoma, Wash. – Concerns about the welfare of the residents at a house in the South Hill area had prompted multiple requests for checks in the days leading up to a grim discovery, authorities reported. Police found the bodies of two individuals in what they now suspect was a situation that deteriorated over time. Detectives noted that the state of the residence suggested a prolonged period of minimal outside contact, which raises numerous questions about …

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