Man charged with killing stepfather near Lake Kapowsin Published article House where man was found dead and stepson arrested for his killing (Photo courtesy Pierce County Sheriff's Office) PIERCE COUNTY - A man has been charged with first-degree murder for reportedly killing his stepfather near Lake Kapowsin. According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded about 2 p.m. Thursday to a 911 call saying someone had been killed at a home in the 18400 block of Elkhorn Boulevard East. A neighbor said 43-year-old Ryan Harris called him and said he killed his stepdad. Deputies who went to the home didn't find anyone, but the victim's vehicle was missing. There was also blood found in a shop on the property.