The body of Karl “Kurt” Kraal, 37, was found inside his home near the 18400 block of NE 167th Avenue in Battle Ground. Kraal operated an auto body repair and painting business on his property, and his employees discovered his body when they arrived for work. 

Kraal had been shot multiple times in the head and abdomen with at least two different firearms. Investigators believe multiple suspects may have been involved. His homicide remains unsolved.