by Staff Report
OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire Tuesday night expressed her condolences to the victims of the six murders in Skagit County and called for an independent review of how the suspect, Isaac Zamora, was handled by the Department of Corrections while under that agency’s supervision.
This is her statement:
“This evening I was informed by state Department of Corrections Secretary Eldon Vail that the suspect in today’s tragic crimes, Isaac L. Zamora, was under DOC supervision for three weeks. I asked Secretary Vail to issue a statement this evening detailing the known facts.
“Due to the gravity of the situation, I am calling for an independent, third party review led by Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs President Colleen Wilson, and a prosecutor to be appointed by the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys. I will be directing them to look into how this case was handled and provide an initial report to me within ten days.
“I have directed Secretary Vail to conduct a thorough review of the suspect’s files and provide this information to me, and the review team by Thursday.
“Public safety continues to be a top priority of my administration. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the families of the victims of today’s tragic crimes.”
