Woman Found Deceased on Young’s Bar in Mount Vernon Identified

Mount Vernon, WA – Investigators with the Mount Vernon Police Department have positively identified the 47-year old woman found deceased on January 4th, 2023, around 7:37 a.m. in the 18000 block of North Barker Street in Mount Vernon. This area is known locally as Young’s Bar, which is a Skagit River Fishing access location.  The woman has been identified as 47-year old Erika A. Bowen, a long-time Skagit County resident. Investigators want to speak with anyone who has been in contact with Bowen in the past week, and those who are familiar with Bowen’s acquaintances and social activities.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that would assist investigators are asked to call the 24-hour dispatch information number (360) 428-3211 or during business hours call Mount Vernon Police at (360) 336-6271. Reference Mount Vernon Case #23-M00158. 

 

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Mount Vernon, WA – On January 4, 2023, at approximately 7:37 am, the Mount Vernon Police Department was dispatched to a death investigation in the 18000 block of N. Barker Street. This area is known as Young’s Bar, which is a Skagit River fishing access location. Officers located a deceased female 47 years of age, with no obvious signs of trauma. The victim was not involved in a
water related incident. Mount Vernon Police Department’s Investigators processed and documented the scene with the assistance of the Washington State Patrol’s Criminal Investigations Division, District 7.

Mount Vernon Police and the Skagit County Coroners Office are currently working to identify the circumstances surrounding her death.

If you have any information that may assist in the investigation or had witnessed anything suspicious near Young’s Bar between January 3rd at 4:00 pm and January 4th at 7:30 am, please contact the Mount Vernon Police Department.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that would assist investigators are asked to call the 24-hour dispatch information number (360) 428-3211 or during business
hours call Mount Vernon Police at (360) 336-6271.

Lieutenant Mike Moore