By Trend News Line 2024-07-01 22:15:00.
The Tragic Death of Esther Arunong
Three months after her untimely death, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially ruled the manner of death of a 28-year-old Kent woman, Esther Arunong, as a homicide. Esther was allegedly subjected to daily abuse by her own mother, leading to her tragic demise.
The Events Leading to Esther’s Death
Esther Arunong passed away on April 29 at Valley Medical Center in Renton, just one day after her sister made a desperate call to 911 for an ambulance. The sister reported that their mother had recently struck Esther, prompting the call for medical assistance.
A day earlier, on April 28, Kent Police Department officers and firefighters responded to a distress call at the family’s apartment on W. Smith Street. They found Esther lying on the living room floor, covered in bruises and lacerations.
A Mother’s Shocking Admission
During questioning by Kent officers, Esther’s mother, Sepe Harrison George, shockingly admitted, “To be honest, I beat her up last week.” George was subsequently arrested on assault charges.
King County prosecutors wasted no time in filing two felony counts of domestic violence assault in the second degree against George on May 1. However, the cause of Esther’s death remained unknown at that time.
The Grim Truth Revealed
On June 17, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office released their findings, confirming Esther Arunong’s death as a homicide. The report cited multiple organ system failure and blunt force injuries to the head, torso, and extremities as the cause of death.
According to an affidavit of probable cause, George confessed to police that she had been beating Esther almost daily, using household objects like metal tongs and a frying pan. The brutality of the assaults was evident from the injuries sustained by Esther.
The Devastating Aftermath
Medical staff at Valley Medical Center revealed the extent of Esther’s injuries, including kidney failure, fractured scapula, and deep lacerations down to the bone. Despite their best efforts, Esther succumbed to her injuries on the morning of April 29.
As of July 1, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has yet to confirm whether they will amend the charges against George in light of the Medical Examiner’s findings.
Seeking Justice for Esther
The tragic death of Esther Arunong has shed light on the horrors of domestic violence and the devastating consequences it can have. As authorities continue to investigate the case, the memory of Esther serves as a stark reminder of the importance of protecting the vulnerable and holding perpetrators accountable.
If you have any information related to this case, please reach out to the authorities. Let us stand together in seeking justice for Esther and all those who have suffered at the hands of abuse.
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– Abused Kent woman’s death identified as homicide
– Abused Kent woman’s death identified as homicide.