Homicide victim's remains found

CONNELL — The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed July 11 that remains found six miles east of the city are those of a 2019 homicide victim.

The remains of Estella Torres-Rodriguez, 52, were recovered between Connell and Kahlotus in a remote location, the Sheriff’s Office confirmed. Torres-Rodriguez was reported missing in 2019.

Sheriff’s Office Cmdr. Marcus Connor said the remains will be returned to her family in the near future.

Torres-Rodriguez was last seen March 28, 2019, and listed as missing the following month.

Her remains were recovered July 3, 2023, after investigators receiv...