Everett Police used high-tech measuring equipment to examine the scene earlier this week.
There are numerous encampments in the area where the murder is believed to have occurred.
Police were first taken to the location of the victim last Thursday.
Since April 7th, detectives have investigated the homicide that occurred in the 3400 block of Eclipse Mill Rd.
The Snohomish Medical Examiner’s Office identified the deceased as 54 year-old David A. Webster of Everett, who died as a result of homicidal violence.
Working through leads, detectives gathered enough information to arrest and book a suspect, 46 year-old James D. Archer, into the Snohomish County Jail on murder charges today.
He is accused of killing the victim and dragging the body into a swampy area where it was later found.
The area is between the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks and Interstate 5 south of Pacific.
Allegedly, the victim was killed because he stole money from the suspect’s girlfriend a few days earlier. The men argued about the theft then fought during which the victim was struck in the head.
The suspect bound the victim, found the missing money then realized the victim was dead and tried hiding the body.
Detectives will continue their work but do not believe anyone else was involved.
Archer is expected to make an initial court appearance tomorrow for a probable cause hearing.
April 14, 2016
Everett, Police Blotter