Murder of Gary Hinkley

On January 29, 1975, a home on the 3400 block of 177th Place SW in Lynnwood, Washington was on fire. This was 17-year-old Gary Hinkley's Foster home. Gary and 2 other children were inside and pulled out of the home. Gary was covered in severe burns with only a small patch on his chest not burned. He would pass from his injuries on March 4th. 

It was determined that the fire was purposely set. 

SOURCES:

Snohomish County, Washington

Snohomish County, Washington (PDF)

Herald Net January 29, 2009