Federal Way Police Department Press Release Re: Samuel Ramirez Jr. Arrest
𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐅𝐔𝐆𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐔𝐄𝐋 𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐙 𝐉𝐑. 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐄𝐗𝐈𝐂𝐎
Samuel Ramirez Jr., 33, of Federal Way, was arrested without incident on March 10 in Culiacán, Mexico, just 1 hour and 13 minutes after being added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted list.
He is wanted for the May 21, 2023, murders of two women at Stars Bar and Grill in Federal Way, which also left a third person injured.
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐢𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐥:
“On behalf of the City of Federal Way, we are grateful for the tireless work and collaboration of our law enforcement partners, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, in locating and apprehending the suspect. Their dedication and coordination were vital in bringing this individual into custody. Our community stands united in seeking justice for the victims and their families. Federal Way will continue to support the pursuit of accountability and remain committed to the safety and well-being of everyone who calls our city home.”
𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐇𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐠:
“We are deeply grateful for the FBI’s partnership and the swift coordination among local, federal, and international law enforcement that led to Samuel Ramirez Jr.’s capture so quickly. This arrest is an important step toward justice for the victims, Jessyca Hohn and Katie Duhnke, and toward bringing some measure of closure to their families and our community. We remain committed to ensuring that the suspect is held fully accountable.”
Samuel Ramirez Jr. will face charges in the next two weeks in King County Superior Court.
The Federal Way Police Department thanks the FBI, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for their close coordination in apprehending the suspect and advancing this investigation.