Juan Delgado, 42, faces second-degree murder charges in Washington for allegedly killing his girlfriend, 37-year-old Krista Hunt, whose body—showing a broken neck, jaw, and ribs—was found March 18, 2026, in the Skagit River near Concrete.
Timeline and Evidence
- Hunt vanished Jan. 25 near Concrete after running out of gas; reported missing Feb. 1. Delgado claimed they were on good terms but wanted to return her dogs.
- Her mother alleged prior abuse, including boot-stomping her leg/chest and timed beatings.
- Feb. 3: Delgado shot himself at a bar (survived), told friends Hunt was “hit by a car.”
- Truck search revealed her hair clumps and blood. He was jailed on unrelated charges when murder filed; $1M bail.
Family Impact
Hunt’s brother: “He stole 60 years of my relationship with Krista.” Mother detailed hospital visits for injuries.
Skagit County cases like this often hinge on forensic vehicle evidence in domestic homicides. Sources: Skagit SO, KING 5.
