Federal Way Police discovered the body of an elderly woman they believe was the victim of a homicide.

On March 19 at 3:30 p.m., Federal Way Police Officers responded to the 400 block of S 338th Street to a report of a missing elderly female.

The adult son of victim Jane Carol Britt, a 75-year-old female, reported that the family had not seen or heard from their mother since approximately 7 p.m. on March 18, when she came to the residential care facility to visit her husband.

Officers located the missing female's vehicle, a gold 2002 Mercedes four-door, in the parking lot. A search of the vehicle revealed a deceased female body located in the vehicle.

A family member positively identified her as Jane Carol Britt.

This death is being investigated as a homicide.

Federal Way Criminal Investigations Section responded to the location and has interviewed staff of the facility and family members in an effort to develop investigative leads.

The King County Medical Examiner responded and took custody of the deceased.

The Federal Way Police Department is committed to conducting a thorough investigation to determine the facts and circumstances surrounding this death. Investigative efforts are on-going.

Determination of cause of death will be made by the King County Medical Examiner's Office, and were not released to the media at press time.

Federal Way Police Detectives have provided the identification and photograph of the victim in an effort to generate investigative leads.

The Federal Way Criminal Investigations Section is continuing their investigation by executing search warrants at the victim's residence in Federal Way and of the victim vehicle.

They are asking anyone whom may have seen the victim or any suspicious activity in the area of the care facility to contact Federal Way Police Detective Deyo at 253-835-6891 or call 911.