Independent Detective Case File
Danielle Joseph Griffith
Suspected HomicideOlympia, Thurston, Washington, USA
Overview
Disappearance:
– Danielle reportedly left home in August 2014 with only a cellphone and was never seen again
– Initially, police treated her as a runaway because there were no signs of foul play at the time, and her family had last heard from her in 2014.
– Due to a possible unconfirmed sighting in 2016, her missing person report was entered with the Olympia Police Department in 2016.
Discovery of Remains:
– On May 17, 2019, workers clearing a wooded area in Tumwater, WA unearthed buried skeletal remains.
– Those remains were later identified through DNA testing as belonging to Danielle Griffith by the Tumwater Police Department and forensic experts at the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification.
Detailed Case Breakdown
Investigation Status:
– The death is being treated as suspicious, particularly because the remains appeared to have been deliberately buried.
– Investigators are attempting to reconstruct a timeline of what happened between August 2014 and when she was found, and they are asking anyone with information about her last years of life or associates during that time to come forward.
– As of the latest reporting, no public arrests or charges have been announced, and the case remains unsolved.
If You Have Information:
Local law enforcement has asked that anyone with details about Danielle’s disappearance or interactions with her between 2014–2018 contact the Tumwater Police Department — investigators hope tips might help establish a clearer timeline and potentially lead to resolution.
On May 17, 2019, workers clearing a wooded area in Tumwater, WA unearthed buried skeletal remains.
Social Media, News and Case Links:
Facebook Group: Washington’s Missing
Facebook Group: Justice for Danielle Griffith
Fox13 News: PD Investigate Suspicious Death
Find a Grave: Danielle Griffith’s Memorial
Reddit Discussion: Danielle’s Reddit Post
Contact Information:
| Agency / Reference | Contact |
|---|---|
| Tumwater Police: (360) 754-4192 | (360) 754-4192 |
| Crime Stoppers of South Puget Sound: | 1-(800) 222-8477 |
Event Timeline Graph
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 2014 | Danielle Griffith, age 17, disappeared from Olympia, Washington after leaving with only her cellphone. |
| August 2014 | Family reported Danielle missing after communication abruptly stopped. |
| 2014–2018 | Numerous searches and public appeals produced no confirmed leads. |
| May 17, 2019 | Construction equipment uncovered buried human remains near Sapp Road SW in Tumwater, Washington. |
| Late 2019 | DNA analysis identified the remains as Danielle Griffith. |
| February 2020 | Tumwater Police publicly announced the identification and requested new information from the public regarding Danielle’s disappearance. |
| 2020–Present | Detectives have continued investigating the case as an unsolved homicide. |
| Mid-2026 | No arrests have been announced, no suspect has been publicly identified, and investigators continue seeking tips from the public. |
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Map Location
Olympia, Washington
On August 1, 2014
City where her skeletal remains were located
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