Male With Self-inflicted Gunshot Wound in Fortuna

A male on Kenmar Avenue in Fortuna reportedly shot himself in the head. There are multiple people at the shooting scene, according to the scanner. Medical was asked to stage at Strongs Creek for a male with gunshot wounds.

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Liz
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Liz
7 years ago

Bless his soul and may God comfort his family. So sad.

Big louie
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Big louie
7 years ago

December’s a bad month for suicides prayers for your soul.

Rockford
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Rockford
7 years ago
Reply to  Big louie

Actually suicide rates drop in November & December. It’s a myth that suicide rates rise during the holiday season.

Really?
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Really?
7 years ago
Reply to  Rockford

Really? I worked in the mental health field for years and we were always told that rates go up during holidays, etc. We also observed that this was true.

2jojos
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2jojos
7 years ago
Reply to  Really?

It’s true. Suicide rates are highest in the Spring.

Jackie
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7 years ago
Reply to  Really?

I agree less light more depressed. Holidays no family or money depressed. Such a shame

Bjcfamily
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Bjcfamily
7 years ago
Reply to  Really?

Same here..10 yrs in ER

Liz
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Liz
7 years ago
Reply to  Rockford

Summer months have higher incidences.

Tiana Johnson
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Tiana Johnson
7 years ago
Reply to  Rockford

Does it matter???? This man’s family is without him!!!!

just a mama
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just a mama
7 years ago
Reply to  Tiana Johnson

Thank you!

Me
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Me
6 years ago
Reply to  Rockford

I love it when people make statements like they know something that nobody else in the entire world knows and they have just set us all straight and their statement is just the opposite of the all the research and data that has been studied and documented for hundreds of years.
Read much?

Shake Well
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Shake Well
7 years ago
Reply to  Big louie

What’s the best month, then?

Mason
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Mason
7 years ago
Reply to  Big louie

He my brother he did not commit suicide

Keone
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7 years ago
Reply to  Mason

For real I was locked with his lil bro just an accident R.I.P. Marcus S. 💯🙏

T.s chass
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T.s chass
7 years ago
Reply to  Big louie

It wasn’t a suicide. It was an accident so if you don’t the whole story do his family and friends the drama and don’t say anything please

Me
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Me
6 years ago
Reply to  T.s chass

People are responding to a news article. If the article is incorrect, then go to that source. They will do a public correction.

Laura
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Laura
7 years ago
Reply to  Big louie

He didn’t do this on purpose. It was an accident. He was drunk playing with a gun.

Amanda
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Amanda
7 years ago

Was he homeless man.

Liz
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Liz
7 years ago
Reply to  Amanda

The rumor mill is saying an 18 year old kid.

Dave
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Dave
7 years ago
Reply to  Liz

Accident not suicide

Mike
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Mike
7 years ago
Reply to  Dave

Wow, accidentally shooting yourself in the head? He certainly missed a few of the basic gun safety rules. It would probably be best for him not to handle guns again….ever. Hope he recovers quickly with minimal lasting damage.

Unknown
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Unknown
7 years ago
Reply to  Mike

Very disrespectful

hmm
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hmm
7 years ago
Reply to  Mike

No, its doesnt mean he was unaware of any basic gun safety. Nearly everyone who has an accident with a gun was aware of what they should or should not be doing. They all just think that they are an exception. THinking youre an exception is required in order to rationalize owning a handgun in the first place.

Lone ranger
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Lone ranger
7 years ago
Reply to  hmm

You got that right, you won’t find a handgun in my hand unless I plan on using it , it’s saved my butt more than once.

Me
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Me
6 years ago
Reply to  Lone ranger

Most people who would need to resort to using a handgun to protect themselves usually do not get the time to retrieve a gun, so if its not at least within reach when shit hits the fan you will not come out on the good end of the stick.

amimissingsomething
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amimissingsomething
7 years ago
Reply to  hmm

You are the exception…. [edit] The number of people who own guns is so diverse there’s no way a thinking person would make such an illiterate statement. In our world today I take a gun every place I go and feel good for myself and anyone near me. With no mental healthcare crazy can happen. instantaneously and yes I am prepared to stop it!

Dc
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Dc
7 years ago
Reply to  Mike

Wow. Really. Did you just say this?

Prisscilla
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7 years ago
Reply to  Liz

He is 18 not a rumor I would know cause he my brother and now he dead

Linda dreckmann
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Linda dreckmann
5 years ago
Reply to  Prisscilla

My heart goes out to you and yours.
What angers me beyond anything else are the brain dead people who have nothing better to do then amuse themselves using garbage, lies and rumor posts that serve no purpose other than to cause more greif, pain/hurt and tears to your family the same way thy were doing to mine a few years ago when we lost Jordie.
It hurts. It is mean, and so very, very wrong. I am sorry, my thoughts, prayers and heart go out to your family, my condolences.

Genie
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Genie
7 years ago
Reply to  Amanda

No not homeless, he was a really good friend of my family

Well wisher
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Well wisher
7 years ago
Reply to  Genie

I’m so sorry to hear this, is there any chance of recovery???? I used to be a very good friend of his sister, I couldn’t believe my ears when I woke up to this news…. absolutely tragic…..

Tiana Johnson
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Tiana Johnson
7 years ago
Reply to  Genie

So sorry…..hope he recovers

Zen
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Zen
7 years ago

Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. Hope he will be ok.

Lone ranger
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Lone ranger
7 years ago
Reply to  Zen

Gun shot to head, be OK?

Donna
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Donna
7 years ago
Reply to  Lone ranger

No, it’s not. It’s largely due to Seasonal Affective Disorder. Less sun, cold, holidays are very stressful ( even great holidays).
RIP . May you find peace in the eternal home.

TL
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TL
7 years ago

any updates?

Jeanne Sousa
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Jeanne Sousa
7 years ago

I heard the shots. Yes, shots, there were three of them.

Mike
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Mike
7 years ago
Reply to  Jeanne Sousa

Any update on who? And condition?

Taylor
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Taylor
7 years ago
Reply to  Jeanne Sousa

How could you shoot youraelf 3 times in the head?

So Close
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So Close
7 years ago
Reply to  Jeanne Sousa

Where on Kenmar?

Linda Richards
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Linda Richards
7 years ago

He was my nephew he was a good boy. Marcus is his name. And my prayers go out to Lisa and his grandma he will be missed. I Loved him so much.

Really?
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Really?
7 years ago
Reply to  Linda Richards

So very sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family

I'm tired of sad stories.
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I'm tired of sad stories.
7 years ago
Reply to  Linda Richards

And all his siblings…. I know he was loved all around.

Angelic
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Angelic
7 years ago
Reply to  Linda Richards

Amen…GOD BLESS LYSA AND YOUR FAMILY. PRAYERS AND RESECT.

Claire Strong
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Claire Strong
7 years ago
Reply to  Linda Richards

I am so sorry. Please give my best to your whole family.

Dave
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Dave
7 years ago

Accident not suicide

homer
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homer
7 years ago

3 shots ? Doesn’t happen unless someone else is helping out. Would be investigating as an attempted homicide.

Genie
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Genie
7 years ago

R.I.P I wish this was not true, you are loved and will be missed dearly

Well wisher
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Well wisher
7 years ago

I cannot imagine waking to this reality. An absolute tragedy. Marcus, I know you were loved fiercely. My whole heart reaches out to his family. I just can’t imagine…… ❤️

Manda
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7 years ago

Marcus allen. R.I.P

homer
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homer
7 years ago

Linda… thoughts, prayers and condolences… believe your nephew was the talented young man in sports ?

NoneOfUrMfBusiness
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NoneOfUrMfBusiness
7 years ago

Once they find out his ethnicity, watch there be NO investigation… SMH. Humboldt.

Really?
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Really?
7 years ago

You are despicable. A family is grieving and someone lost their life. Don’t turn this into a race matter. It’s a HUMAN matter. You are what’s wrong with this world. Have some decency. If at all possible, show some respect.

Terry Alfred
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Terry Alfred
7 years ago

IT DOES NOT MATTER THE RACE. This young man had something going on in his life that he could not handle. R.I.P. Marcus, I do not know you, but I know you have family that love you and will miss you terribly.

hmm
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hmm
7 years ago

But Im sure he he hadn’t had a gun he would have stabbed himself in the heart like a klingon, or bashed himself over the head with a hammer, right? Don’t blame handguns.

MMH
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MMH
7 years ago
Reply to  hmm

I think you jumped the gun on this one. Not one comment blaming the gun. Nice try, but wait your turn.

Lone ranger
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Lone ranger
7 years ago
Reply to  hmm

Overdose is usually pretty common, shut down the pharmacies , that will stop all drug use.

Rudy
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Rudy
7 years ago

He was my student in elementary school in Burnt Ranch. He was a beautiful kid that was very well liked. Super sad.

Tracy M
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Tracy M
7 years ago

Peace. Prayers for his family and his friends.
MARCUS was a very respectful towards me and he was a kind young man with a good heart. I know he loved his girlfriend and his nephews. So sorry for the loss of of your loved one, may he Rest In Peace.

G-ma
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G-ma
7 years ago

This sounds terrible.im sorry for the family.bless you all

Smart Move
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Smart Move
7 years ago

I’m really happy you’re tapping into the suicide market of Humboldt Co. We are ranked #1 per-capita for the state! What a clever way to financially capitalize on something that otherwise is a sensitive subject! Genius. Keep up the good work and keep the suicides coming!

browndwarf
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browndwarf
7 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Kym thank you! you are an outstanding journalist 😉

Ethan
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Ethan
2 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

So why is nothing being investigated

Melissa
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Melissa
7 years ago

He was 18. It was an accident. No there were not 3 shots. He passed immediately. Your brother and I love you beyond words Marcus Allen. He was a very good kid and an amazing athlete. He got mixed up in some bad stuff. Just like we all have at some point. RIP baby boy. We will see you again one day. Fly with the angels and watch over your brothers and sisters. ❤

Ethan
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Ethan
2 years ago
Reply to  Melissa

How do you know? Can you say that because you were there no? If not then don’t be speaking facts

Sad
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Sad
7 years ago

No excuse for this. So sorry the family is having to deal with this.

Michelle Steele
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Michelle Steele
7 years ago

Prayers to the family and friends of this young man. He may be gone but never forgotten. I know this type of pain and if people do not know this kind of pain then keep your rude remarks to yourself and respect this family who is grieving. This is not a place for racial remarks or politics. Thank you

Visitor
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Visitor
7 years ago

That is so disrespectful… it doesn’t matter what he did. His friends/family are grieving right now… I can’t believe you had audacity to to comment on this post…

Really?
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Really?
7 years ago

Wow. Just wow. You sir are an asshole.

Foxy Dale
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Foxy Dale
7 years ago

My beautiful Marcus, you are on the trail home now. You are loved, my angel. I hope Shadow guards and guides you to the gates of heaven. Love you baby,grandma.

John mccallum
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John mccallum
7 years ago
Reply to  Foxy Dale

Love you aunt roxy my prayers are with you and the family.

Roxy Dale
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Roxy Dale
7 years ago

I do not know if my heart will ever stop aching. Grandma Roxy Dale.

Teena Alvarádo
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Teena Alvarádo
7 years ago

This was a good hearted boy… He just got lead into shit he shouldnt hsve… R.I.P. Marcus.. Lost but not forgotten

Kris Coon
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Kris Coon
7 years ago

Lost a friend

Lysa stachel marcus allen stachel's morher.
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My son did not commit suicide so i would appreciate it if people would stop talking their condecending shit trying to be about something they have no business getting airtime about.it was a tragic accident and yes, if he had more knowledge of guns it wouldnt have happened.marcus is a native american and hawaiian . Yes, he was very good at sports.and yes,we are greiving terribly.please keep all shitty comments to your self.his little sister and his brothers are reading each and every comment..please dont make it harder for us all by writing stupid,ignorant statements.i would like to know where my son obtained the gun in the first place ,so if anyone could let me know id appreciate it.also if anyone out there has children please tell them you love them always .never let someobe you care about leave your presence without saying i love you.i pray that no one else ever has to see their beautiful baby with a bullethole in his hansome face while he lies in a cold county room in a body bag.for me and my parents and marcus’s older brother tylar,that is the image we have in our hearts and minds.

Jeannie
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Jeannie
7 years ago

I am so sorry, Lysa… my thoughts are with you and Auntie and Uncle Dave and your kids.

John mccallum
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John mccallum
7 years ago

So sorry for your loss cousin my heart aches fo you and the family love ya Lisa.

Julie German
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Julie German
7 years ago

Aunt Roxy, Lisa, and parents, those that stepped in and helped raise, and family
I am so sorry. I don’t believe that it was a purposeful act, either
I was outside working and there were more shots than one fired. I’m only a few blocks away heard the shots.
I love you guys and wish I would have known he was right around the turn from me.

Juliettemonroexo
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Juliettemonroexo
7 years ago
Reply to  Julie German

I hope you told the police you heard more than one shot! If this was homicide there must be justice. Thank you

Threasa rhyne
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Threasa rhyne
7 years ago

Soon sorry for your loss Lisa I remember when he was just little such a sweet boy our prayers are with you zeds your family

prisscilla
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7 years ago

my brother marcus allen stachel was a good person and a kind man he did not mean to die it was a total mistake and i love him so much that i dont wanna believe that he is dead the fact is he did not mean to shoot him self is a relief,but no matter how much people cry does not change the fact that is sill gone , and i will never forget him i love you marcus i sorry this happend to you

from little sister prisscilla i love you so much marcus i cant even tell you how much but i can tell you is RIP MARCUS ALLEN SATCHEL love your little sister prisscilla

Beth Q
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7 years ago
Reply to  prisscilla

Lisa… there is never the “right” thing to say to someone at a time like this, except that I Love You and I am Always here for you and your family. Just remember that your son loved you and he may not be here physically but believe he is here in spirit. I love you Lisa…

prisscilla
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7 years ago

My son Marcus is a beautiful native american and hawaiian young man.yes, he is very bright and gifted intellectually and in sports.Marcus did not commit suicide but yes, tragically if he had better gun safety and knowledge of guns it night never have happened. I have many questions about the whole incident.i only got the coroners version

Dawna Gnos
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Dawna Gnos
7 years ago

Lysa, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Supporter
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Supporter
7 years ago

My heart goes out to all of his family: in the Hoopa Valley, in McKinleyville, in Eureka and on the Coast. He was a wonderful young man w a big heart and a vision to give back to his community. I’m sorry that he never got a chance to get away from a few bad choices – he would have made an amazing leader.

Lysa stachel
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7 years ago

My son Marcus stachels death is no longer being looked at as an accident. Homicide and cousin Julie if you heard the shots please tell the local police. And anyone else out there with any information whatsoever if you don’t want to talk to police please talk to me.I beg you.no matter what the outcome it can never bring back my baby.trust and believe I will find out and I won’t stop until someone is held accountable.whether it us on the court of law or my court of ma. The truth will be brought to light and when it does may god have mercy on their soul. Because there will be none anywhere else. Lysa stachel the mother of the angel sent home much too soon.

Melissa
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Melissa
7 years ago
Reply to  Lysa stachel

This is so horrible. Please don’t ever stop investigating. Mason wants to interrogate everyone till he has answers. My son is so horribly sad over the death of his big brother. We both loved Marcus very much.

D. Baxter
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D. Baxter
7 years ago
Reply to  Lysa stachel

Hi lysa, you don’t know me but my name is David and I’ve had the pleasure of meeting and knowing your son Marcus. I had heard from my grandson that one of his friends had died or was murdered. I didn’t put it together until now. I’m so sorry for your loss. He was a great kid with an extremely bright future. I have two sons who have served in combat and my oldest was wounded in Iraq. Until I heard he was ok I thought I lost him so I can only imagine what you and your family are going through. I know him through Steve. You have my deepest condolences.

Kathy Travis
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Kathy Travis
7 years ago

My heart goes out to the family of Marcus. I didn’t know him but my family and myself know his brother Tylar and just knowing Tylar, Marcus had to have been a sweet kind loving young man. He left this earth too soon and that is always so hard for us here still living. Remember all the love he had and all the good memories you all shared with him. Keep him close to your hearts and time will show you how to deal with everyday life. Remember to breathe when you wake up, remember to take small steps ahead, and remember to pray for help. He is still with you always. You as a family can make his short life count as something big. Don’t let anyone out there take that away from you. I pray that you can get through the hardest times gently. No one can tell you how or how long to grieve, so there is nothing that you do that is wrong at this time. Celebrate the holidays as you would have with him there with you. It will be one of the hardest times but remember what this season is all about…LOVE. Bless you all, Kathy Travis (Brittany’s mom)

concerned
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concerned
7 years ago

Oh…I am so sorry for your loss. I lost a loved teen family member. It hurts so bad. Many prayers for all of you.

Melissa
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Melissa
7 years ago

Lysa, I am glad you will look further into this. Mason is distraught and cannot function. He needs to have justice for his big brother. Our hearts ache that we will never see or talk to him again. I am sorry for your loss and all the kids involved. Melissa

Marcus Ficken
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Marcus Ficken
7 years ago

Poor kid, he was just getting started in life.

I enjoyed being his uncle and living with him in Eureka and San Diego. I used to watch over him when he was a baby/child.

He loved his big brother Ty, and always had to be in Ty’s presence throughout the day in the early years.

He left San Diego when he was about 5 years old. I didn’t get to see him again until he was 11 or 12. At that point he had already become an awesome wrestler and football player. He had gotten a lot of recogniton throughout the local athletics community during his playing days.

He was also an awesome basketball player. I played him and his brother Jesse in a few games of 21 a few years ago. I was surprised of how good he was on the court. That boy had an awesome shot, and of course his defense was on point.

From seeing and hearing about Marcus, it was obvious that he had a lot of natural ability and excelled in sports.

He’s a had a big impact on his younger brothers and sister. Jesse, Jared, Mason, and Prisscilla all looked up to him.

He’s had a lot of support from our family throughout the years. From his loving mother (Lysa), father (Steve) , step-moms (Melissa/Wendy), grandparents Roxy/Dave, big brother Ty, Uncle Matt, The Stachel family. They all at one point took Marcus under their wing and showed him love as best as they could. He had a lot of friends that looked after him, and girlfriend that showed him love as well.

He will be missed by his family and friends dearly.

Thank you all for the love and support during this difficult time.

RIP Marcus, I love you Kid, see you on the other side!

Uncle Marc!

Marcus Ficken
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Marcus Ficken
7 years ago

A service for Marcus will be today at 3PM at The Humboldt Bay Aquatic Center.

Melissa
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Melissa
7 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Marcus stachel

Melissa
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Melissa
7 years ago
Reply to  Kym Kemp

Could you please. Let me know any info u need. My email is [email protected]

prisscilla
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7 years ago

I still sad that my big brother is now gone because that makes a hole in my heart no one will ever fill no one to take his place I love marky he was a good boy the video of the man conffesing to killing him is up on the internet just serach on google marcus satchel and go to videos and it should pop up but any way the guy who killed him need to be put away marcus gone forver gore to soon but never gone from our minds or our herarts

Lysa stachel Marcus allen stachel's mother
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Lysa stachel Marcus allen stachel's mother
7 years ago

Someone sent a video to our family of a woman talking to [edit] and he tells her that he pulled the trigger,that he fired the gun three times.we posted it.Hey [edit] is there anything you want to tell me now???

Lysa stachel Marcus allen stachel's mother
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Lysa stachel Marcus allen stachel's mother
7 years ago

There is no rest for the wicked and the truth will come to light.know that….

Prisscilla
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7 years ago

It a fight to know he never coming back he never gonna wake up never gonna smile never gonna hug me he just not going to but (when you are feeling down remember that their is always tomorrow and it could always be better a lot of people won’t get the chance to see the morning again so count your blessings and be thankful because u were given another day life go’s on -banited younghog) Rest in peace big bro