No foul play suspected in three Bethel deaths

Over the weekend, three people were found dead in their homes in Bethel.

Police believe that two of those deaths were from natural causes.

The third person, identified as of Josephine Fisher, 34, is still under investigation.

An autopsy will be conducted, but police say that there was no sign of foul play.

A police report listed the other two deaths: Gerald Korthuis, 48, found Friday and Norman Wassille, 65, found Saturday.

Next of kin have been notified.

Police ask anyone with any more information about any of the three unattended deaths to contact them.

KYUK - Bethel

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