SnoCo Sheriff IDs Person Of Interest In 1990s Murder

BOTHELL, WA — Snohomish County Sheriff's detectives are searching for a Bonney Lake man in connection with a murder investigation. Richard "Rick" Nelson is reportedly a person of interest in the murder of Michael Powell.

Detectives say Powell was killed in the 1990s, but his body wasn't found until May 22, when his buried skeletal remains were located in the backyard of a home in the 19900-block of Eighth Avenue Southeast in Bothell.

Powell, of Mill Creek, had not been in contact with his family since the early 1990s. He was reportedly in his early 30s at the time of his death, which was ruled a homicide based on evidence.

Nelson, 43, was last known to live in Bonney Lake. He is 5-foot-9 and 185 pounds. He has brown eyes and may have either a shaved head or blonde hair showing, detectives said.

Anyone with information on Nelson's whereabouts or Powell's disappearance in the '90s is encouraged to call the SCSO anonymous tip line at 425-388-3845.