GRAPHIC: Man charged with murder after Hawaii woman found dead in Washington State

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A suspect has been charged with murder after a woman from Hawaii was found dead in Washington State.

Court documents say that Andy Chu, 25, is also being charged with assault for groping a nurse while hospitalized after the alleged murder.

Seattle police said they found the body of 26-year-old Zoey He in her boyfriend’s home in Olympic Hills on Saturday.

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According to court documents, Andy Chu, 25, by his own account, stated he had a memory of choking her, twisting her neck, and holding her down under the water in a bathtub.

The documents say that he further stated to police that he placed a white ball in the victim’s mouth to “fix her jaw.”

Court documents say the autopsy of the victim noted blunt force trauma to her face, head, neck, chest, arms, and legs. In addition, the autopsy revealed a large, heavy white ball that was lodged in her throat at the base of her tongue.

Officials say that Chu eventually left the crime scene and did not return.

Court documents say that after committing the murder, the Chu was later admitted to the hospital by friends.

While being provided medical care, Chu assaulted a nurse by groping her breasts and grabbing the back of her neck in an attempt to pull her down.

He is being held on $5 million bail.

His arraignment is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 28.

This story will be updated.

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