Davenport Investigation: Aspen Valdez, 26, Found Dead in Backyard After Missing Person Report.

Davenport Investigation, Aspen Valdez, 26, Found Dead in Backyard After Missing Person Report.

DAVENPORT, Wash. — The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of 26-year-old Aspen Valdez, whose body was discovered in a Sprague resident’s backyard on March 3, following days of searching after she was reported missing.

According to officials, Valdez was first reported missing on February 26 after she left a family vehicle on foot, reportedly expressing her intention to travel toward Spokane. Her disappearance prompted concern from family members and law enforcement, who began efforts to locate her as the case unfolded across Lincoln County.

Authorities confirmed that her body was later found in a residential backyard in Sprague, prompting an immediate response from investigators and forensic teams. The discovery has since shifted the case from a missing person investigation to a full death inquiry, as officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding her final movements.

Valdez’s remains are currently in the custody of the Lincoln County Coroner. The Spokane County Medical Examiner is expected to conduct an autopsy to establish the cause and manner of death, which authorities say will be critical in guiding the ongoing investigation.

At this time, investigators have not released further details regarding how Valdez died or whether foul play is suspected. Law enforcement officials are continuing to gather evidence and interview individuals who may have had contact with her before she was reported missing.

As the investigation continues, the community awaits answers in the tragic case of Aspen Valdez, while authorities urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in determining what happened in the days leading up to her death.