Vancouver police charge suspect in Studio 6 Suites hotel homicide on October 15, 2025
Vancouver Washington Published October 19, 2025
Hotel staff at Studio 6 Suites reported blood inside a guest room on the morning of October 15.
Officers found Kammy Lyn Pollack age 51 deceased inside the room with signs of violent assault.
Investigators identified Joseph M Uriarte age 27 as the suspect and booked him into the Clark County Jail on a second degree murder charge while he was already in custody on unrelated matters.
Vancouver police say they responded just before late morning on October 15 to the Studio 6 Suites at 601 Broadway Street after hotel staff discovered blood in a room and contacted authorities. Inside the room officers located Kammy Lyn Pollack who was pronounced deceased at the scene. Detectives believe she suffered a violent physical attack inside that room.
Timeline of events
Morning of October 15 staff find blood in the room and notify police. Officers and detectives secure the scene and begin a major crimes investigation. On October 17 investigators identify Joseph M Uriarte as the suspect. Records show he is booked into the Clark County Jail on a second degree murder charge while already being held on unrelated charges.
What investigators have said
Police statements indicate the victim suffered injuries consistent with a physical assault. Officials have not publicly released a possible motive or the nature of any prior contact between the victim and the suspect. The investigation remains active and authorities ask anyone with information to contact the Vancouver Police Department.
Location details
The incident occurred at Studio 6 Suites located on Broadway Street in downtown Vancouver Washington. The property sits near major corridors and a mix of residential and commercial buildings which typically see steady foot traffic during daytime hours.
Community response
Family members have shared remembrance messages and are organizing support for final arrangements. Community advocates emphasize awareness of personal safety when traveling and encourage hotels to maintain strong guest safety protocols and staff training.
Hotel safety practices that matter
Frequent wellness checks when a room shows signs of distress rapid escalation to police for suspicious conditions diligent camera coverage in corridors and parking areas and clear documentation procedures all help improve guest safety. Many properties also work with local law enforcement on periodic training and on call contact trees for fast escalation.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the victim
- Authorities identified the victim as Kammy Lyn Pollack age 51.
- Who is the suspect
- Officials named Joseph M Uriarte age 27. He is booked in the Clark County Jail on a second degree murder charge.
- Has a motive been released
- Investigators have not released a suspected motive as of the publication date of this article.
- Where did this occur
- Studio 6 Suites 601 Broadway Street Vancouver Washington.
- How can readers share tips
- Contact the Vancouver Police Department Major Crimes Unit or call the local non emergency number and reference the Studio 6 Suites case on October 15 2025.