Jeremy Peck death: Medical Examiner says cause ‘undetermined’

The King County Medical Examiner says the toxicology reports have come back in the case of Jeremy Peck, the West Seattle man who was the subject of a large volunteer search after he was last seen in the Admiral District early December 24th, until he was found dead when his body washed up on a Bainbridge Island beach on January 19th.

KCME program manager Greg Hewett told WSB Thursday afternoon that the toxicology reports showed nothing that would have solved the mystery, so the cause is classified as “undetermined” and will remain that way until and unless some information comes to their attention suggesting otherwise. That information would not come from further analysis of the remains, Hewett said, explaining that there is no more physical testing that can be done. After speaking with Hewett, we checked with Seattle Police; Detective Mark Jamieson in the media-response unit told WSB this morning that because of the inconclusive report, the case will remain classified as a “suspicious death” till further notice, which is how it has been classified since the body was found. “We don’t know what caused his death, ergo that makes it suspicious,” explains Det. Jamieson. If you have any information about Peck’s disappearance and death, contact police.

8 Replies to "Jeremy Peck death: Medical Examiner says cause 'undetermined'"

  • js March 25, 2011 (9:54 am)

    What a shame. Sorry this didn’t bring some more information to the family.

  • Alki resident March 25, 2011 (10:37 am)

    So frustrating

  • K March 25, 2011 (12:39 pm)

    Jeremy was loved by many….soooo many. There isn’t a day we don’t miss him and we wont forget the tragedy that surrounds his death. Were not going to forget, its not going to go away- were going to keep asking questions until someone says something worthy of follow up, no one will ever know exactly what happened that night but what we do know is that JP was too young and it was far too soon for us to lose him, and that he needs justice. This town is supposed to be our safe haven and whatever, whomever, however- violated are safety net…our friend didnt do this to himself and someone knows what happened- whoever you are this has gone on long enough… JP DIDNT DESERVE THIS

  • Concerned Citizen March 25, 2011 (2:55 pm)

    Very sad … I can’t believe (either) that Jeremy did this to himself … someday someone will have to stand before judgement and be judged.

  • t March 25, 2011 (8:38 pm)

    this doesn’t seem to matter to the seattle police. their investigation is lame. this young man is dead and nobody will ever pay the price. if this were the mayors son there would be more of an investigation. jeremy didn’t go for a evening swim in puget sound on christmas eve. someone DID THIS TO HIM.

  • DCS Foyle March 25, 2011 (8:57 pm)

    I know it’s a long shot even longer than odds on tonight’s MegaMillions drawing, but I remember some folks speculating on the alleged ‘Smiley Face’ serial killer and the odd deaths of young men back east. Not long after Mr. Peck’s body was found, I noted a ‘smiley face’ spray painted on the street near my home (on Beach Drive). I tried to contact SPD detectives, but no one was available to talk to me. Should I pursue this?

    The whole thing just seems so odd. Healthy, normal young man leave a WS bar, washes up on the other side of Puget Sound a month later. I am really puzzled the SPD didn’t investigate this more aggressively. Does someone have cards they’re not showing?

    I’m probably going waaaaay out on a limb here, but if the missing person was a pretty young white woman, would the whole case be treated with this kind of relative indifference?

  • MsEvelyn March 25, 2011 (11:53 pm)

    His loved ones deserve answers that may never come! Someone gets away with a horrific crime!! So damn unfair…I will not forget this young man. “24 and there’s so much more…”. Bless you Jeremy! Peace…

  • Missy April 16, 2011 (5:04 pm)

    Someone knows what happened to our dear Jeremy. There has been a war going on since the day the found him washed up. I believe that whoever has information is just to afraid to come forward. Jeremy did not just go for a swim. I have no doubt in my mind he was murdered. I can’t believe the police have done nothing to try and solve the crime. Maybe they should start asking around and they would get the answers they need. I am truly devastated and so is my son Alex for this loss. It was so preventable. Police please help us there is a murder or murders among us, is it not your job to find them and give Jeremy and family and friends justice. My heart aches for John and all who loved Jeremy. I know he is heaven with the Lord that is the only peace I can get out of this.

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