Dean Thatcher

Dean Thatcher

Status: HOMICIDE

City: Lilliwaup

State: Washington

County: Mason

Date of birth: August 12, 1933

Date of death: October 26, 1979

Age: 46

Gender: Male

Race: Caucasian/White

Cause of death: Gun Firearm

Anniversary month: October

LEA: Mason county police

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Case Description

Dean Kenneth Thatcher was the owner of the Spring Water Tavern in Lilliwaup, Washington. In the early hours of October 26th, 1979 an intense fire destroyed the Tavern and Dean's body was found in the rubble. Deputy Coroner, stated Dean died as a result of a single gunshot wound to the head and that the fire was not his cause of death. The case is still unsolved and Dean's family is looking for justice.

Anyone with information concerning Dean Kenneth Thatcher's Unsolved Homicide is asked to call the Mason County Sheriff's Office at (231) 843-3475. To remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers of Puget Sound at (800) 222-TIPS (8477)

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