SEATTLE, WA – In a tragic discovery, the body of a woman who had not been seen since November 2022 was found stuffed inside a suitcase at a homeless encampment in Seattle. The Washington State Patrol (WSP) identified the deceased as 37-year-old Shannon Marie Caslin Reeder.
The grim find occurred on September 27, when outreach workers discovered Reeder’s body while clearing the encampment near Dr. Jose Rizal Park. The area had been targeted for removal by the Washington Department of Transportation, WSP, and various outreach partners following an earlier shooting incident in the vicinity.
Upon finding the suitcase, authorities swiftly secured the scene, and detectives from WSP’s Criminal Investigation Division were called in to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.
In a statement, WSP requested the public’s help in their ongoing investigation. “Detectives continue to investigate Shannon Reeder’s death and are seeking information from anyone who has seen her or had contact with her in the last 12 months,” the statement read. “Anyone with information that might be helpful in finding out what happened to Shannon, or who might have knowledge of who may have been involved in her untimely death and the callous disposal of her remains, are asked to call Detective John Ford at 425-401-7742 or Detective Ivan Sergeev at 425-401-771.”
The tragic nature of Reeder’s death underscores the ongoing challenges faced by individuals experiencing homelessness, as well as the need for increased support and resources for vulnerable populations in Seattle. Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to step forward to assist in providing answers to this heartbreaking case.
