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Washington Man Charged in Woman's Forest Death
26 Feb
Summary
- A 66-year-old man arrested 10 days after a woman's body was found.
- Body discovered on state forest land in eastern Clark County.
- Suspect charged with murder, patronizing prostitute, and improper body disposal.
Andrew Brunette, 66, faces charges of first-degree murder, patronizing a prostitute, and unlawful disposal of human remains after the discovery of Tori Garza's body. The 34-year-old woman's remains were found on state forest land in eastern Clark County on February 14, 2026. Authorities considered the death suspicious due to the circumstances of the discovery.
Garza, who had been staying at home in Vancouver, Washington, was last heard from by associates on February 9, 2026. While no signs of foul play were found at her residence, investigators did locate evidence of such at Brunette's home in Woodland. Cell phone records and an online escort service advertisement led detectives to identify Brunette's vehicle as a suspect.
Brunette was arrested on February 24, 2026, following a search of his property. He made his preliminary court appearance on February 25, 2026, and is being held without bond until a bail hearing on March 2, 2026. The motive behind Garza's murder remains unknown.
