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Another Humboldt County cold case. Few details. EPD Releases Photo of Victim in 2010 Cold Case Homicide – Redheaded Blackbelt

In what appears to be a revival of an old family feud between two Native American families on the Round Valley Reservation, Belle Rodriguez was shot to death. Belle was a member of the Lincoln clan; a member of the opposing Britton conclave was arrested for her murder. Some clips here, though...

Thread is at CA - CA - Hugh Duggins, 71, Humboldt County, 21 January 2016

Thread is at CA - CA - Arthur "Cricket" Ruiz III, 42, Hoopa, 28 January 2016

On 28 January 2016, one of the hidden victims of Humboldt County violence was found off Redwood Grove Road near Hoopa. Though I don't know if this is germane, this is near or on the Hoopa Indian Reservation. Human Remains Discovered Near Hoopa Identified as Arthur “Cricket” Ruiz III – Redheaded...

Thread is at CA - Jennika Lee Suazo, 18, Eureka, 8 December 2016

Jennika Lee Suazo was residing in a drug rehab group home in Eureka when she died of asphyxiation. She was one of 22 residents. At first her death was deemed suicide, but further investigation changed that to homicide. DNA test results have finally been returned, after a three year wait. Three...

Thread located at CA - CA - David Josiah Lawson, 19, Humboldt Cty, 15 April 2017

See thread at CA - CA - Mark Burleigh, 33, Garberville, October 2017

Thread at CA - CA - Nicole Florencia Smith, 32, Mendocino Cty, November 19, 2017

Nicole was visiting her sister BS in the 500 block Rancheria Road on the Pomo Rancheria near Manchester, CA. The Native American household also consisted of a 15 year old girl, and Nicole's ten year old son. The incident began with an attempt to enter the mobile home via a window. Then at 5:43...

Michael "Mike" Leon Pina Date of birth: 24 October 1961 Place of birth: Grindstone Rancheria, Willows, CA Ethnicity: Mixed Native American (Concow, Nomalacki, Wintun) Markings: Tatto0 reading "Pina" on forearm Other distinguishing characteristics: Left-handed, but played on a standard...

I have been tracking this very controversial case, but haven't listed it because it had always seemed on the brink of solution. In fact, there was an arrest made, and the case has been considered by a grand jury, which refused to charge anyone. Did I say controversial? Consider these factors...

Another unsolved homicide on Murder Mountain. Hugh Duggins was found dead in a ditch in the 7000 block Alderpoint Road on 21 January 2016. Eight months later, the coroner ruled his death a homicide by strangling. Hugh was found seven miles from his vehicle, and had been dead 48 hours or less...

Gordon went missing on 10 March 2007. His body was not found for the next ten months. Then it turned up in an area that had been thoroughly searched. His kin are calling it murder by neighbor. The story, according to the Anderson Valley Advertiser: MCT: Saturday, June 8, 2019 MCT: Tuesday, June...

Vicki Lynn Schneider 19 years old 5 feet 9 inches tall 120 pounds Vicki moved to Eureka, Humboldt County from Hayfork, Trinity County for work in early June 1976. On 15 June, she was seen hitchhiking from Eureka west to a beach in the small town of Samoa. Her body was found in the sand dunes...

Diana was last seen during a traffic stop in Marsing ID. She was driving a rented dark blue or gray Dodge Caravan minivan. She was reported missing shortly after the stop. It is believed she may be headed toward her childhood home in southern Humboldt County in northern California. Investigating...

Robert was reported missing in March 2004. His remains were found near Pepperwood, and identified in February 2005. Area media reports on missing persons: – The Willits News

Today, CA governor Jerry Brown signed SB1437, which cuts back the circumstances under which suspects can be charged with felony. Aimed at eliminating unfairness in the "law of parts", it will take effect 1 January 2019. As the law stands now, if A supplies a gun for a holdup, B drives the car...

Christopher Aleksiewicz Aliases: Chris or Christoph Aleksiewicz Born 22 July 1978 Last known contact: September 2003 Chris is a native of Maine; there are records that he resided in Ellsworth and Amherst. He moved to Eureka CA a few years before he vanished. In September 2003, he set out to...