After nearly 46 years, suspect Mitchell Gaff, who was arrested on May 1st, 2025, has been charged in Snohomish County Superior Court in the 1980 death of Susan Vesey.
On July 12, 1980, the morning after her 21st birthday, Susan Vesey was found murdered in her home on Casino Road.
She was discovered by her husband, Ken Vesey, who had returned home after working a night shift.
At that time, Vesey’s two-year old daughter and infant son were found in the residence unharmed.
Mitchell Gaff, a male is his 60s, was recently identified as the suspect following the discovery of new DNA evidence.
He was charged today in Snohomish County Superior Court with Aggravated Murder and Murder in the 1st Degree.
“I am so proud of our Everett Police Department for solving this murder case by utilizing advancements in DNA analysis techniques. Through perseverance, our team will crack the case even decades after the crime is committed,” said Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin. “We honor Susan’s memory as we bring this suspect to justice.”
“Our investigators strive to seek justice for victims of violent crime and hold offenders accountable.” said Everett Police Chief Robert Goetz. “We appreciate Detective Susan Logothetti’s efforts, because of which this suspect can be charged almost 50 years later.”
Gaff had previously been arrested and booked in May of 2024 by the Everett Police Department.
At that time, Gaff was charged with the murder of another Everett woman, Judy Weaver, which occurred on June 2, 1984.
Gaff is currently in custody in Snohomish County.
March 13, 2026
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