Former Hawaii Island woman found dead in a Washington state river

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A physique found by a fisherman within the Colombia River in Washington state on Tuesday has been recognized as a former Huge Island resident.

Authorities say the stays had been recognized as that of 34-year-old Brandy Ebanez.

She grew up in Pahala and left Hawaii for Washington in 2013. Based on Ebanez’s older sister Breeann Ebanez, they hadn’t heard from her in two weeks.

She mentioned police have a suspect in custody, and shared that Brandy is a sufferer of home violence.

“I don’t suppose anyone ought to undergo this particularly that she leaves two younger youngsters behind,” Breeann mentioned.

A pal of Brandy’s remembered her for her variety and loving nature.

“Brandy has a coronary heart of gold. She is beloved … We work within the medical subject and all people beloved her,” her pal Melrae Smith mentioned.

Ebanez’s mates are encouraging anybody who experiences home violence to hunt assist.

Police are nonetheless investigating precisely what occurred. It’s unclear if the suspect has been charged.

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