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Stabbing victim ID’d by coroner BY KEVAN MOORE
and whispered a final blessing to Jenise. As Jenise’s body was lowered into its final resting place, Jenise’s mother, Denise, sobbed and moaned. The assembled crowd soon followed suit and collectively wept. Jenise’s father, James, clutched his young son and tried to comfort him. Once the casket was in place, family members and friends tossed handfuls of dirt and flowers into the grave before returning to the tribal community building for a lunch of alder smoked salmon, pancit noodles, chicken adobo and more. Jenise was first reported missing as darkness set in August 4 and her body was found at about
The man that was stabbed to death on Sunday in East Bremerton has been identified by Kitsap County Coroner Greg Sandstrom as 54-year-old Alan J. Charpentier. Sandstom said an autopsy conducted Tuesday afternoon determined that Charpentier died from multiple stab wounds to his chest. Sergeant Ken Dickinson of the Kitsap County Sheriff ’s Office said Charpentier’s wife, 55, is still being treated for burns and smoke inhalation at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. She has not been identified, but sheriff ’s office detectives say she is responsible for her husband’s murder. Deputies from the Kitsap County Sheriff ’s Office responded to the couple’s home in the 8500 block of Covina Loop NE at 11:41 a.m. on Sunday morning in response to a reported stabbing. A neighbor called to report that the victim had been stabbed and stumbled across the road to their residence for help. The neighbor performed first aid while waiting for medics and law enforcement to arrive. Deputies arrived six minutes after the call and found the victim being treated on the front porch of the neighbor’s residence. Medics arrived two minutes later and transported the victim to Harrison Hospital in Silverdale in preparation for airlift to Harborview. However, the victim died at the hospital. While on scene, smoke was observed coming from the residence where the assault had occurred. Firefighters from Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue
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Elle King, 3, of Kingston laughs as she explores a wading pool full of starfish and other sea critters at the Blackberry Festival. Venture Crew 1517, a Boy Scouts unit, filled two wading pools with sea life at this year’s festival — including sea anemones, a moon snail and sea slug — for youngsters to see and touch. The sea life was found by volunteer divers and later returned to the water.
Jenise Wright finally laid to rest BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Jenise Wright was laid to rest by family and friends today at Greenacres Memorial Park in Ferndale. The morning started with a Catholic Funeral Mass at the Nooksack Tribe C ommunity Building in Everson. Jenise’s white casket was draped in a purple Native American blanket. The casket was opened for viewing during a Rosary Service Friday night, but there was no viewing this morning. The Reverend Father Emilio Gonzalez of St. Peter Catholic Church officiated the ceremonies. During Mass, there were readings from the the Book of Wisdom and the Letter of St. Paul to
the Romans. Father Gonzalez also read from the Holy Gospel According to Matthew and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The familiar Beatitudes say: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” Once at the cemetery, Father Gonzalez said he would be brief as Jenise had waited long enough. The assembled crowd spoke together the Lord’s Prayer and the Hail Mary. Father Gonzalez eventually sprinkled the casket with Holy Water
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