Published on October 27, 2025
Media Contact: Angela Brown Communications Coordinator abrown@kirklandwa.gov
Kirkland, WA – The Kirkland Police Department has launched a new Cold Case webpage to highlight unsolved cases that remain under investigation. The page serves as a central location where the public can learn about ongoing cold cases, share information with detectives, and help bring long-awaited closure to victims and their families. At this time, the page features one case: the 2006 homicide of 23-year-old John Austin Schuoler. On September 15, 2006, Schuoler was found deceased in his Kirkland apartment by his roommate. The King County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma, ruling it a homicide. Despite an extensive investigation, a suspect was not charged, and the case remains unsolved. “Every unsolved case represents a family still waiting for answers,” said Kirkland Police Chief St. Jean. “Our detectives remain dedicated to finding the truth, and we hope that renewed public attention will inspire someone to come forward with information that helps bring justice for John and his loved ones.” The Cold Case webpage will be updated as additional unsolved cases are added or new information becomes available. Community members are encouraged to visit www.kirklandwa.gov/KPDColdCases and contact the Investigations Division with any information by submitting an online tip.
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