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rt 13 15 7 19 2 23 25 27 29 31 33 35, 39 41 43 45 47 MUTDEC TS PH 37 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY ) 'THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) Nos: 17-1-01619-37 Plaintiff. } vs ) INFORMATION FOR: " ) ‘TIMOTHY FO! ST BASS, } MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE ) ) Defendant. ) ) I, DAVID S. MCEACHRAN, Prosecuting Attorney in and for Whatcom County, State of Washington, comes now in the name and by the authority of the State of Washington and by this information do accuse TIMOTHY FORREST BASS with the crime(s) of MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE, committed as follows: {then and there being in Whatcom County, Washington, /MURDER IN THE FIRST DEGREE [During the period of time intervening between the 24" day of November, 1989 through the 27" [day of November, 1989, the Defendant TIMOTHY FORREST BASS, then and there being in said county and state did commit or attempt to commit the crime of either rape in the first or second degree, or kidnapping in the first or second degree, and in the course of or in furtherance of such crime or in immediate flight therefrom, the Defendant, or another participant, caused the death of a person other than one of the participants, to-wit: Amanda Teresa Stavik in violation of RCW 9A.32.030(1)(c(2)(5)(2), which violation is a class A felony; INFORMATION = 1 Whatcom County Pros Sut Grand Avenue Sa iehgians WR ioe Fert BES nae 15 17 19 2 23 25 27 29 31 3 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 contrary to the form of the Statute in such cases made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the State of Washington, DATED THIS 14th day of December, 2017. c DAVID S. MCEACHRAN| jin and for Whatcom County, |A #2496, Prosecuting Attorney ‘of Washington STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ) ss. |COUNTY OF WHATCOM) I, David S. McEachran, being first duly swom on oath, depose and say: that I am Elected and acting Prosecuting Attomey in and for Whatcom County, State of Washington. I have read he foregoing information, know the contents thereof ad the same is rue as verily believe, DAVID S. MCEACHRA’ Prosecuting Attomey SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 14" day of December, 2017. vol) NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington. My commission expires on: May 29, 2021 INFORMATION -2 Whatcom County Presenting At cen em ge Aten "isin ai} ax ul 13 15 7 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 onre IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR WHATCOM COUNTY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, ) ) No: 17-1-01619-37 Plaintiff. ) vs. ) AFFIDAVIT OF PROBABLE CAUSE ) DETERMINATION TIMOTHY FORREST BASS, ) ) Defendant. ) STATE OF WASHINGTON ) ss COUNTY OF WHATCOM) David S. McEachran, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and says: That he is the elected and acting Prosecuting Attomey in and for Whatcom County, State of Washington. The following information was received from the WHATCOM COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, Event No. 2015A05978. Your affiant believes that this information establishes probable cause {for the detention of TIMOTHY FORREST BASS. Reports received from law enforcement indicate that on the 24" day of November, 1989, at approximately 7:29 P.M. the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office received a missing person report Jconcerning Amanda Teresa Stavik, also known as Mandy Stavik. Mandy was an eighteen-year- Jold female who was at her family home at 3260 Strand Road, Whatcom County for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Mandy was a student at Central Washington University and was home |with her roommate for the holidays. On November 24", 1989, Mandy had taken her dog with her to go jogging at approximately 1:50 /P.M. She was wearing a light colored sweat shirt with dark green sweat pants, sports bra, panties, light weight under shirt, and light blue running shoes. She also had a walkman type radio in her possession. Mandy’s dog returned to her family home alone at approximately 5:00 P.M. Mandy’s family became very concerned when she did not return and coniacted neighbors and searched the AFFIDAVIT OF PROBABLE CAUSE DETERMINATION a7 Woateom County Prosecuting Attorne S11 Grand Avente, Save 1201 ” Helingham, WA: 98335 agree {360} 778-3711 ax u 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47 area along her normal jogging route for signs of her. No trace of Mandy was found and the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office was contacted. During this investigation law enforcement officers in Skagit County were also notified of the disappearance of Mandy and joined in the search. On November 26", 1989, at approximately 10:30 A.M. search and rescue personnel discovered a pair of teal colored sweat pants, and two pillow cases on a short dirt road approximately five miles south of the Whatcom- Skagit County border, inside Skagit County. Mandy’s mother was shown the sweat pants and indicated that they appeared to be the correct color and size, but could not positively tell if they were Mandy's. Officers also discovered two pillowcases at the same location. One of the two pillowcases was inside the other and contained two types of hair. One type of hair was blonde and the other was dark. Mandy had long blonde hair. The area was examined by Border Patrol Agent Joel Hardin, an expert human tracker, but he could find no evidence of a person walking out of the area. Tire tracks were found of a vehicle, but no tire treads were visible. ‘The search continued and a boat was utilized to search the Nooksack River, which was near the location Mandy had last been seen. Mandy’s unclothed body was found in the Nooksack River on November 27, 1989. She was naked except for her shoes and socks. Mandy’s body was removed from the river and an autopsy was conducted by Deputy Medical Examiner Dr. Gary Goldfogel, a licensed pathologist. The cause of death was determined to be due to drowning. In addition, Dr. Goldfogel discovered an area in the back of her head that had a blood clot and was indicative of a blow to the head. During the autopsy Dr. Goldfoge! discovered sperm in the vaginal vault of Mandy Stavik, indicating that she had engaged in sexual intercourse prior to or after death. A sample of the semen discovered was removed and preserved for examination by forensic experts. There were no injuries to the vaginal area. There were superficial scratches to both legs from the thighs to the knees, that may have been caused by running through brush. The pillowcases that had been found with the sweat pants contained hairs. Those were examined by experts in the FBI Laboratory and compared to Mandy’s known hair. The examiner found that a head hair and two head hair fragments from the pillowcases exhibited the same microscopic characteristics as Mandy’s known hair, and consequently could have originated from her. However, hair microscopic characteristics are not conclusive for identification. ‘The vaginal swabs and vaginal aspirate samples were sent to the FBI Laboratory in Washington D.C. for analysis. All of the vaginal samples originated from the same donor. However, they differed from the semen stain found on the sweat pants and were from another donor. In addition, semen stains found on one of the pillow cases were two separate donors and were dissimilar from the vaginal samples and also the semen on the sweat pants. There was also no indication that the DNA developed on the sweat pants and on the pillowcases was a mixture of the donor and Mandy Stavik. It became apparent that the pillow cases and the teal colored sweat pants found five miles south of the Skagit-Whatcom County border were not connected to this crime. However, they were gathered and examined to be as thorough as possible in this investigation. AFFIDAVIT OF PROBABLE CAUSE DETERMINATION 2 on Spy ppt herny setae Pax 13, 15 7 19 a 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 4 4B 47 During the course of the years since this murder a number of suspects have been developed from tips or behavior that seemed to be suspicious. However, when DNA was obtained from the suspects the profile has not matched with the DNA samples taken from Mandy Stavik. The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office never ceased their investigation of this murder and during the past few years made an effort to obtain as many DNA samples as possible from people in the Acme area where Mandy Stavik lived. A goal was established of obtaining DNA samples from at east fifty people on a voluntary basis. Sheriff's detectives obtained thirty DNA samples and sent these to the Washington State Patrol Laboratory for analysis. None of the analyzed DNA samples matched the profile taken from Mandy Stavik. During the campaign to obtain these samples Timothy F. Bass was contacted and asked for a voluntary DNA sample, Mr. Bass refused to voluntarily provide a sample of his DNA. Detective Bowhay also discovered that Mr. /Bass lived on Strand Road near Mandy Stavik’s home when she disappeared in 1989, When she /was in high school he started attending the girls’ basketball games and watching Mandy play basketball. Timothy F. Bass was four years ahead of Mandy Stavik in school. When Mandy |jogged with her dog she would go past Timothy Bass’ residence. [Due to the above connections Timothy F. Bass had with Mandy Stavik, coupled with his refusal {to supply a DNA sample, Detective Bowhay decided to see if a DNA sample could be obtained {from Mr. Bass’ employer, Franz Bakery. He asked to see if he and other deputies could swab the interior of a truck that was assigned to Mr. Bass to obtain a DNA sample. The Franz Bakery Corporation declined to cooperate and a sample was not obtained. However a co-employee of ‘Timothy Bass observed Mr. Bass discard a plastic glass and a Coke can from which he had drunk. These were secured and given to detectives of the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. The can and plastic glass were sent to the Washington State Patrol Crime Laboratory for analysis Forensic Scientist Katherine Woodard examined these items and a DNA profile was developed {from the plastic cup. This was compared to the DNA profile that had been developed from the [vaginal sample taken from Mandy Stavik. The major DNA profile obtained from Mandy Stavik ‘matched the profile for Timothy Bass, taken from the glass. The estimated probability of selecting an unrelated individual at random from the United States population with a matching profile is 1 in 11 quadrillion, Timothy F. Bass was contacted by Detective Bowhay and other detectives on the 12 day of December, 2017. He was asked to give information about any contact he had had with Mandy Stavik prior to her disappearance. He indicated that he had no contact with her and had never had intimate sexual relations with her. He was told that his DNA profile was found in investigation. He continued to deny any intimate relationship with her until he was arrested and taken to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. He then stated that he had consensual intimate relations with her prior to her disappearance. /Mr. Bass was booked into the Whatcom County Jail AEFIDAVIT OF PROBABLE CAUSE DETERMINATION * Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney 11 Grand Avene, Sue #20 Heligtam, WA 5335 Be) RSH as 13 15 17 19 a 23 25 27 29 31 33 37 39 4 43 45 47 Alll of the above events occurred in Whatcom County, Washington. David S. McEachran, #249 Prosecuting Attomey SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 14th day of December, 2017. AFFIDAVIT OF PROBABLE CAUSE BETERMINATION Puclloo NOTARY PUBLIC in aid for the State of Washington. My commission expires: May 29, 2021 Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney Bu Grand Avene Sune Heltagham, WA 98238 ears {360} 778-3711 ax

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