SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — Human remains discovered in a remote part of north Snohomish County in June have been identified as belonging to Mary Johnson-Davis, a member of the Tulalip Tribes who had been missing since November 2020, authorities confirmed Friday.
DNA analysis confirmed the remains matched Johnson-Davis, who was last seen walking east on Firetrail Road on Nov. 25, 2020, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office and Tulalip Police Department.
“With deep respect for the family and Tulalip community, the Tulalip Police Department is heartbroken to confirm that human remains have been positively identified as Mary Johnson-Davis,” Tulalip Police Chief Shawn V. Ledford said in a statement. “This case remains an active and ongoing investigation, and the Tulalip Police Department will continue to work in partnership with the family and the FBI.”
The FBI’s Seattle field office said it remains committed to seeking justice for missing Indigenous people in Washington state.
“When the FBI is called to investigate a missing Indigenous person, we understand the importance of the case for the victim’s loved ones and communities,” said W. Mike Herrington, special agent in charge. “Every victim leaves a space in that community which cannot be filled. We will never stop pursuing justice for victims, no matter how long it takes.”
Snohomish County Sheriff Susanna Johnson expressed condolences to the family and thanked community members whose tips led to the discovery of Johnson-Davis’ remains.
“We hope the recovery brings us one step closer to finding the truth about what happened to Mary,” Johnson said.
The Snohomish County Medical Examiner’s Office said it took five years of investigation and DNA testing to make a positive identification. A sample was sent to the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center, which produced a DNA profile that matched Johnson-Davis through CODIS, the national DNA database. The cause and manner of death remain undetermined pending further investigation.
Johnson-Davis’ disappearance drew national attention and highlighted the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the Pacific Northwest.
A reward of up to $60,000 is being offered by the Tulalip Tribes and the FBI for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI Seattle Field Office at 206-622-0460, call 1-800-CALL-FBI, or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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