Crime & Safety

Authorities Reportedly Arrest Third Suspect In 2012 Gig Harbor Killings

The News Tribune is reporting that authorities arrested J.R. Child, 23, on Friday. His is being held on $1 million and is in Pierce County Jail.

Police have made another arrest in connection with the 2012 killing of Leon Bauchman Jr in Gig Harbor.

The News Tribune is reporting that authorities arrested J.R. Child, 23, on Friday. His is being held on $1 million and is in Pierce County Jail. Police have already arrested Bauchman Jr.'s mother-in-law and a suspected accomplice.

According to the newspaper:

Bauchman’s body was found July  11, 2012, just off the road in the 14900 block of 82nd Avenue Northwest, less than a mile from Ray’s home. His wrists, ankles and eyes were covered with duct tape and he was shot in the back.


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