In a shocking turn of events, authorities in Olympia, Washington have uncovered the body of 82-year-old Marcia Norman, buried in concrete inside a shed on her property.
The gruesome discovery has led investigators to name her former handyman, 47-year-old Jeffrey Zizz, as a person of interest.
Norman was last seen alive on April 1, 2025, after reportedly having dinner with Zizz.
Her family raised alarms just days later, on April 4, after repeated attempts to contact her failed.
What followed was a chilling investigation that led to the backyard of her own home — and to the shed Zizz had personally built.
Police obtained a warrant to search the shed, which appeared recently constructed.
During the inspection, they found a large block of concrete.
Further analysis revealed what no one wanted to believe: the remains of Marcia Norman had been sealed inside.
Zizz, a former pastor, already has a disturbing criminal background.
In 2022, he pleaded guilty to multiple counts of child molestation involving victims between the ages of 12 and 14.
He was sentenced to 104 months in prison, but shockingly released after serving only 11 months.
His release came with strict conditions — including remaining in the state of Washington and registering as a sex offender.
However, Zizz violated those terms.
He fled to Missoula, Montana, where he was arrested earlier this month on an unrelated sex offense charge.
Following his arrest, he was extradited back to Washington and is now being held without bail.
While Zizz has not been officially charged in connection with Norman’s death, police have made it clear that he is their top suspect.
Investigators are working closely with the Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office and the Coroner’s Office to build a case.
Officials say if Zizz is found guilty of violating the terms of his release, he could face an additional 93 months in prison — not including potential charges related to this new case.
This tragic incident has rattled the Olympia community, with residents now questioning how a man with such a record was allowed to walk free.
It also raises serious concerns about how the justice system monitors high-risk offenders after early release.
As the investigation continues, Marcia Norman’s family is left mourning a beloved grandmother whose final days ended in horror.
They are now seeking justice for her — and answers from a system they feel failed to protect her.