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Facebook; Lindsey is pictured above with her backpack, dressed for school
“Investigators learned that Paul Beiker lived in McCleary in 2003 at a residence not far from the victim’s residence,” the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office said.
“They also were able to identify more circumstantial evidence that linked Beiker to the crime. GHSO Chief Wallace and Det. Sgt. Logan surveilled Beiker and obtained his DNA from a discarded item.”
“The item with Beiker’s DNA was submitted to the Washington State Patrol Crime Lab for comparison and it was determined that it was a match of the suspect in the 2003 sexual assault.”
“Beiker was contacted by investigators in McCleary, Washington on 06-15-21 and taken into custody.”
Facebook; pictured above is the statement from the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office announcing they have a suspect in Lindsey’s case
Although Paul has not been charged in connection with Lindsey’s kidnapping and disappearance, authorities suspect he could have something to do with what happened to her.
“The Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the case.”
“Due to the nature and circumstances of the crime investigators are also looking into the kidnapping and murder case of Lindsey Baum who went missing on June 26th, 2009 in the city of McCleary.”
