December 4th 2023.
Law enforcement officials have confirmed that the two bodies discovered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state are those of Karen Koep and Davido, a missing couple who were allegedly kidnapped and murdered by a tenant they were trying to evict.
Karen and Davido, who did not legally have a last name, were last heard from on November 10th. They had been renting their property in Lake Forest to tenants in camper vans, including Timothy Burke, the 45-year-old man who has since been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
When Thurston County sheriff’s deputies entered the couple’s home a few days later, they found blood stains, two bullet holes, and signs of bleach and vacuum usage. They also discovered a partially written eviction notice by Davido, addressed to Burke.
The news of the bodies being identified was shared on a GoFundMe page for the couple, written by Susan Cannizzo. She expressed her deepest gratitude for the outpouring of support and love the family had received throughout this difficult time, and said that now they could begin the painful process of grieving and healing.
Meanwhile, Karen Koep’s younger sister Pauline Dutton had mixed emotions regarding the confirmation. She told KIRO 7: “At first, it felt like another punch to the gut. I got nauseous. I got shaky and sad. I’m grateful. I’m grateful that we were able to find them so that we can now stop worrying. Stop wondering. Have a proper burial and memorial for them.”
The GoFundMe page is raising money to help the couple’s children, Justice and Cato, make funeral arrangements for their parents. As of Monday evening, more than $14,000 had been donated.
Burke’s arraignment in county court is scheduled for Tuesday morning.
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