Man whose body was found in Nisqually River has been identified as burglary suspect
The body of a man found in the Nisqually River over the weekend has been identified, according to the Thurston County Coroner’s Office.
He was Kevin Adair, 44, of Rainier, Coroner Gary Warnock said. His autopsy was set for Monday (July 6).
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Ray Brady confirmed Monday that Adair was one of two burglary suspects that deputies interrupted at the Nisqually Pines community in the Yelm area on June 25.
Adair’s body was discovered about 3 p.m. Saturday, when Sheriff’s deputies and an area fire department were dispatched to the river near Sumac Court Southeast, just outside Yelm.
The body was discovered by a kayaker, Brady said.
How did Adair wind up in the river? Brady said when deputies interrupted the two burglars at the Nisqually Pines community June 25, one suspect was taken into custody, but Adair fled in the direction of the river and deputies lost sight of him.
This story was originally published July 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM.
