Federal Way police confirmed Monday that Agnes Cozine, a 78-year-old woman reported missing last week, has been found deceased. This development brings a somber end to the search for Cozine, known to many as "Aggie," who was last seen in Federal Way just days before her death was announced.
Cozine was first reported missing by officials on Wednesday, October 14. Prior to this report, she had been last observed on Tuesday, October 13. According to statements from both Federal Way police and state patrol, her last known location was in the area near Southwest 308th Street and 21st Avenue Southwest. This specific intersection marks a residential zone within Federal Way where she was last seen.
Despite confirming her death, the Federal Way Police Department did not disclose additional specifics regarding the precise location where Agnes Cozine was found. Furthermore, police officials have not provided any details concerning the circumstances surrounding her death. The department has indicated that no further information about these aspects of the case is available for public release at this time.
In their public communications, the Federal Way Police Department took the opportunity to express sincere gratitude to members of the Federal Way community. The department specifically acknowledged and thanked those who actively shared information, offered their support, and contributed to the collective effort to locate Cozine during the period she was missing.
The Federal Way Police Department also extended its deepest sympathies to Cozine's family and friends. In a statement, the department conveyed, "Our hearts go out to her family, friends, and all those who knew and loved her." Recognizing the profound impact of the news, the department acknowledged that the outcome would be a difficult time for all who had hoped and prayed for her safe return. This message underscored the community's shared hope and eventual sorrow.
The confirmation of Agnes Cozine’s death by Federal Way police on Monday concludes a search that had captivated parts of the local community since her disappearance was initially reported. The timeline established by police and state patrol indicates a brief but intense period of concern following her last known sighting. The lack of detailed information regarding the discovery and circumstances of her death leaves some questions unanswered, as is often the case in ongoing situations of this nature when information is not yet fully available for release. The police department's acknowledgment of community support highlights the way Federal Way residents often come together during times of local need and concern. The sentiments shared by the department reflect a profound understanding of the grief and disappointment felt by those who had been hoping for a different outcome in the search for Agnes Cozine.
