Crime

Hypothermia suspected in Kennewick gravel pit death

Tri-City Herald
The woman found dead Sunday in this east Kennewick gravel yard died of hypothermia according to a preliminary results of an autopsy. The woman, identified as Pamela Kenny, 59, of Kennewick, was reported missing in December, a release said.
The woman found dead Sunday in this east Kennewick gravel yard died of hypothermia according to a preliminary results of an autopsy. The woman, identified as Pamela Kenny, 59, of Kennewick, was reported missing in December, a release said. Bob Brawdy Tri-City Herald

The woman found dead Sunday in an east Kennewick gravel yard died of hypothermia, according to a preliminary results of an autopsy.

Pamela Kenny, 59, of Kennewick, was reported missing in December, a release said. She likely died three to 10 days before she was found.

She reportedly had no family in the Tri-Cities.

Environmental conditions make it difficult to determine her exact cause of death but no foul play is suspected, said officials.

Toxicology and other tests are being conducted and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate.

This story was originally published January 11, 2016 at 11:32 AM with the headline "Hypothermia suspected in Kennewick gravel pit death."

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