Capitol Lake homicide victim has been identified
Jason Moline, 45, was identified Tuesday as the man who was found dead Saturday night near Capitol Lake, according to the Thurston County Coroner’s Office.
Although the specific cause of death has not been released, Coroner Gary Warnock confirmed that the man died as a result of “homicidal violence.”
The victim had no known address, he said.
About 9 p.m. Saturday, a resident reported finding the body off to the side of Deschutes Parkway, between Fifth Avenue and Marathon Park, near the lake.
The State Patrol is investigating the death because Deschutes Parkway, which is part of the Capitol Campus, is under their jurisdiction.
Olympia police and fire assisted troopers Saturday night.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the State Patrol at sistips@wsp.wa.gov.
This story was originally published November 5, 2019 at 12:48 PM.
