Federal Way Police

Police issued this picture of Jane Carol Britt in an effort to generate tips in the homicide investigation.

FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - Federal Way Police have identified the woman whose body was found inside the trunk of her own car Wednesday afternoon.

Police say Jane Carol Britt, 75, was reported missing Tuesday night by her adult son when she did not return from visiting her husband at the Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence on South 338th Street.

Officers located the missing woman's vehicle in the parking lot. After searching the car, they found the deceased woman's body in the trunk.

This death is being investigated as a homicide and the King County Medical Examiner is determining the cause of death.

Police have also issued a photograph of the victim in an effort to generate investigative leads in the case.

Federal Way Police is asking anyone who may have seen the victim or any suspicious activity in the area of the care facility, located in the 400 block of 338th St., within the last 48 hours to please contact Detective Doug Deyo at (253) 835-6891 or call 911.