The Incident at the Edmonds Massage Spa
A shocking incident at an Edmonds massage spa in September has come to light through newly obtained surveillance and police body camera footage. The video reveals the violent attack by Colin Boswell on two women, leading to attempted murder charges. The footage shows Boswell chasing and assaulting the women, using a coat rack as a weapon. He was found shirtless and arrested nearby, with blood on his gloves and belongings.
Details of the Attack
The video from inside the spa captures the moment a man violently attacked two women in what police describe as a "targeted assault." According to FOX 13, the footage was obtained through a public records request, providing new insights into the September incident that left both victims hospitalized with bruises and broken bones.
The suspect, identified by Edmonds police as 48-year-old Colin Boswell, is facing attempted murder charges. Court documents indicate that Boswell told officers he intended to kill the women and was carrying a knife at the time of the attack.
What Happened During the Attack
The video shows one woman running for her life as Boswell chases her through the business. When her co-worker tries to intervene, he throws her to the ground. The footage captures terrified screams as the women struggle to escape. Police said Boswell used a coat rack to beat the victims before running out of the building.
Officers responding to the scene later found him shirtless and handcuffed him across the street, with his belongings scattered near a dumpster. Body camera footage shows officers describing blood on the suspect’s gloves and belongings. One officer remarked, "Those two women are super, super bloody."
Legal Proceedings and Next Steps
Boswell’s bail has been set at $1 million. Court records show he has failed to appear before a judge at least six times, prompting a competency hearing as questions continue to surround his motive. The records request also revealed surveillance video from late August — a week before the assault — showing Boswell entering the same business wearing a mask, paying at the register, and leaving without incident. Footage confirmed that he had previously been a customer.
Boswell remains in custody at the Snohomish County Jail, with his jury trial scheduled for mid-November, according to court records.
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Source of Information
Information in this story comes from original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle reporter Lauren Donovan.
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