The Herald recently reported Lynnwood resident, 19-year-old Brian Roberto Varela, could face charges of , manslaughter and homicide by controlled substance. According to police, the suspect allegedly bragged about sexually assaulting his victim as she died while overdosing on Percocet pills and liquid THC. It is reported Varela then attempted to cover up her death by hacking into her cellphone. During the incident, Varela is said to have sent a group message to friends that showed a "a semi-nude, unconscious young woman with swollen blue lips." Court papers say the picture included the following caption: "LOL I think she od'd, still breathing.Gotta **** her"
