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A Washington State man is on the run after killing a woman and posting photos of her body online, police said Wednesday.
Authorities in Port Orchard were called to the residence of 30-year-old Amber Lynn Coplin after a relative reported to police that she had been strangled to death.
The Kitsap County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect as 33-year-old David Kalac, according to the Associated Press. Police are now searching for Kalac, who they believe stole his victim's car and fled.
David Kalac is accused of strangling a Washington woman
Less than an hour before police arrived on the scene, an anonymous user on the popular Internet forum, 4chan, posted photos of what appears to be the body of Coplin. Multiple images taken by the user show the body of a naked woman, her head tilted back and thin red marks around her neck, possibly indicating strangulation.
'Turns out it's way harder to strangle someone to death than it looks on the movies,' the poster wrote. 'She fought so damn hard.'
According to court documents, Coplin's 13-year-old son said the suspect and victim were loudly arguing the night before her death.
At 6:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Kalac sent a text message to a friend, according to the Kitsap Sun. The text allegedly read: 'You'll see me in the news...There will be no more me. Ever. You'll read about it. That's all.'
The user on 4chan stated he expected the woman's son to arrive home from school and find the body. More from that post:
'Check the news for port orchard Washington in a few hours. Her son will be home from school soon. He'll find her, then call the cops. I just wanted to share the pics before they find me. I bought a bb gun that looks realistic enough. When they come, I'll pull it and it will be suicide by cop. I understand the doubts. Just check the fucking news. I have to lose my phone now.'
When police arrived at the scene, Kalac was nowhere to be found, but Coplin's vehicle was missing. Authorities say they are looking for a gold 2001 Ford Focus, license plate number 495-YLY.
According to court records, police found Coplin's drivers license by her head with the word 'dead' written on it. 'Bad news' was written on her blinds.
The AP reported that a Portland officer was involved in a car chase with Kalac early Wednesday. The suspect swerved into oncoming traffic, causing the officer to call off the pursuit, police said.
Kalac has had a long history of arrests and convictions, according to court records obtained by The Huffington Post. The suspect has faced charges including felony assault and harassment, and was convicted of domestic violence.
Coplin's sister declined comment, but on Facebook asked the public to 'help us find his bastard David Kalac. He murdered my baby sister.'
The brother of Kalac posted on Facebook 'Sick to my fucking stomach' after hearing the news. He also declined comment.
Coplin leaves behind four children.
Anyone with information is urged to call the sheriff's office at 360-307-5400. Kalac is considered armed and dangerous, and police are asking that no one approach the suspect if he is spotted.
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