For weeks, the disappearance of 37-year-old Krista Hunt remained a troubling mystery in Washington State.
Krista was last seen in Concrete, Washington, on January 25, 2026, after she and a man believed to be her boyfriend were traveling in a truck that reportedly ran out of gas.
What followed was a search that eventually led investigators to the Skagit River—and to a discovery that turned the missing-person investigation into a homicide case.
The Night Krista Vanished
On January 25, Krista was with a man identified by investigators as Juan Delgado Jr. The two were reportedly traveling together when their truck ran out of fuel near the Lone Star restaurant in Concrete.
According to Krista’s mother, Krista got out of the vehicle and began walking away.
She was never seen again.
Krista was not officially reported missing until February 1, when her disappearance was reported to the Skagit County Sheriff’s Office.
Her family was immediately concerned, particularly because her mother had previously expressed worries about Krista’s relationship with Delgado.
Concerns About Her Boyfriend
Krista’s mother described Delgado as abusive and said she had taken her daughter to a hospital several weeks before the disappearance.
According to her account, Krista had suffered a broken leg and required medical treatment.
Two days after Krista was officially reported missing, Delgado reportedly shot himself at a bar in Concrete. He survived the suicide attempt.
At that stage, investigators had not publicly identified him as a suspect. Authorities did, however, say the investigation into Krista’s disappearance remained active.
A Discovery Along the Skagit River
The search took a devastating turn on March 12, 2026.
Krista’s remains were discovered along the Skagit River, east of Concrete near milepost 90.
The discovery confirmed that Krista had died, but investigators still had to determine exactly how she died.
The cause and manner of death remained under investigation at the time.
Juan Delgado Jr. Charged With Murder
Eight days later, on March 20, authorities charged 42-year-old Juan Delgado Jr. with second-degree murder in connection with Krista’s disappearance and death.
Investigators said Delgado had reportedly told friends that Krista had been struck by a vehicle. Authorities said they had not found evidence substantiating that account.
Investigators also reported finding Krista’s blood and hair inside Delgado’s truck, adding significant evidence to the case.
Following Krista’s disappearance, Delgado reportedly attempted to take his own life and told police that he “missed Krista.”
When he appeared in Skagit County Superior Court, his bail was set at $1 million.
Delgado was already being held in jail on separate charges involving possession of an explosive device.
Who Was Krista Hunt?
Krista was described as a 37-year-old white woman with brown hair and blue eyes.
She stood approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed about 180 pounds.
When she was last seen, Krista was wearing a gray Carhartt coat and black leggings.
Her disappearance began as a missing-person investigation but ultimately became a murder case following the discovery of her remains and the subsequent arrest of Delgado.
A Family’s Search for Answers
For Krista’s family, the weeks between her disappearance and the discovery of her remains were filled with uncertainty.
Her mother had raised concerns about Krista’s relationship and had already worried about her daughter’s safety.
Now, with criminal charges filed, investigators must continue piecing together the events surrounding Krista’s final hours and determining what ultimately led to her death.
The case remains a tragic reminder that a disappearance can leave families searching for answers long after the initial report is filed.
Investigating Agency:
Skagit County Sheriff’s Office
(360) 428-3211
Case Number: 26-01235
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