Man Sentenced to 7+ Years For Threatening Girlfriend Trying to Dissuade Her From Testifying in Court

Press release from the Humboldt County District Attorney’s Office:

Joshua Brandon Marcum

Joshua Brandon Marcum

This week, Joshua Brandon Marcum, 34, of Livermore, entered no contest pleas to felony counts of forcible false imprisonment and witness dissuasion. Mr. Marcum also admitted a prior conviction under California’s “three strikes” law, stemming from his 2012 conviction for second-degree robbery in Alameda County. Mr. Marcum waived all pre-plea credits for jail time served and was immediately sentenced to 7 years, 8 months in prison.
Marcum committed the first of his recent documented crimes on September 2, 2017 inside a motel room in Garberville. Mr. Marcum became upset with his then-girlfriend, struck her in the head with a shoe, forced her into the bathroom, poured food and laundry detergent on her, and threatened to hurt her if she reported him to law enforcement. Despite these threats, the victim called the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Department; Deputy Mendes responded and arrested Marcum. Humboldt County District Attorney Investigators Soderberg and Kirkpatrick later uncovered evidence that Mr. Marcum and several of his friends and family members were attempting to dissuade the victim from testifying in court.

Earlier Chapter: Parolee Arrested for Domestic Violence and Drug Charges

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Teegan
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Teegan
6 years ago

7 years for that? But the guy that kills two people driving drunk gets 1 year in jail?

tired of all this
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tired of all this
6 years ago
Reply to  Teegan

The threat of violence & actual violence are worlds away from an isolated incident in which all involved were drunk & high and had an ACCIDENT. I know, I know, it should have been foreseen, blah blah blah. But that is what it was. No one set out to do harm. Unlike this guy.

Lost Croat Outburst
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Lost Croat Outburst
6 years ago

Ummm, awwww, not quite. The concept behind DUI laws is that if you drive at a level of intoxication that makes an accident much more likely, then you are intentionally threatening people. If you behave maniacally on any drug, you are responsible for consequences.

Many folks in the DUI subculture cling to the idea that that they don’t MEAN to be bad; they are NICE people and sometimes run over people or roll the rig. It’s so sad, but they don’t WANNA, so it’s not like stalking someone. They’re just boozed up !! See?

No, I don’t see. But the laws are written by folks who see otherwise and some judge(s), as we have recently seen, have a special soft spot for road killers. Want the thrill of killing with the least consequences? Run ’em over.

I am glad that the victim had the courage to call it in and the perp got a stiff sentence. We’ll see how much of it he serves.

Tom
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Tom
6 years ago

W the strike 85% by law.

Brian
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Brian
6 years ago

-“I am glad the victim had the courage to call it in…”

Exactly as I was thinking.

Derek X
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Derek X
6 years ago

I like your “logic”, tired of all this.
So by your gauge, I can come and beat you to a pulp, and as long as you don’t die, it’s okay.
Because, you know, I intended to kill you, and didn’t intend for you to live, it was an ACCIDENT.
Cool!
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Liberal hypocrisy
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Liberal hypocrisy
6 years ago
Reply to  Teegan

And the illegal Mexican that was deported 6 times but not the 7th because of San Francisco’s Sanctuary City, kills a woman in front of her father on the Embarcadero and he goes free People cheered because he got off, yeah California sucks!

Local
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Local
6 years ago
Reply to  Teegan

Exactly. Bullshit.

Puff baby
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Puff baby
4 years ago
Reply to  Teegan

He’s clearly a piece of shit…

Buzzardsnest
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Buzzardsnest
6 years ago

Whoop woop is the disco call…!

Double speak outside of cheek
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Double speak outside of cheek
6 years ago

I just do not understand how the alleged Justice system works. What I am finding is if ya want to get street cred as a felon get drunk and kill people. You only get probation.

Guest
Guest
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6 years ago

That dude looks like Julian straight up. Put a drink in one hand and a candy cane crowbar in the other. Freedom 35!

matt
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matt
6 years ago

This Guy is a monster! 7 years is a gift!
Marci K. and Kade C. I do KNOW personally. Both are not the Monsters that they are made out to be. Now to be clear BOTH should spend time behind bars FOR THEIR CRIMES. But neither one of them set out to hurt or kidnap someone. Josh did, He is a monster! Not just a person who made a mistake and got behind the wheel when they shouldn’t have.

Derek X
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Derek X
6 years ago
Reply to  matt

matt, it appears your moral compass need a serious adjustment.

It's a Farce
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It's a Farce
6 years ago
Reply to  Derek X

Why? Because Marci gave him some coke? See- she’s awesome!

Derek X
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Derek X
6 years ago
Reply to  It's a Farce

Switch to Pepsi…

Janice Marie
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Janice Marie
6 years ago
Reply to  matt

DAMN. I was wondering when Marci K. Would be brought up. STILL HER CASE IS STILL IN LIMBO. WTF!!!.
I just don’t get it. But I do!!!She killed 2 young women. Her own Daughter & Best Friend that nite. How much time has it been?? Almost a year???. UN FREAKING REAL.
DAMN

River Rat
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River Rat
6 years ago

When someone operates a vehicle they are responsible for the well being of the passengers. If they are intoxicated, they should be held accountable. By itself a gun is not dangerous it’s only dangerous when it’s LOADED.

River Rat
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River Rat
6 years ago

Kim I’,m wondering why my comment is being moderated ?
Are you changing your principles and format ?

G-MAS
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G-MAS
6 years ago

Don’t do the crime,if you can’t do the time. My step brother stalked,harassed,threatening her all the time,she was a nurse. He stabbed her and he sits in RIKERS! we’re he should be. At least he’s off the streets.

River Rat
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River Rat
6 years ago

Sorry Kym I misspelled your name, I was in a hurry.

G-MAS
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G-MAS
6 years ago

Hope your feeling well today MISS KYM🌼

Simone Marcum
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Simone Marcum
3 years ago

WOW I’m truly laughing at most of these people who have a one track mind. Firstly anyone that sits on the internet and believes everything they read is a straight up clown to.me
Especially when written by the ones trying to lock him up. nothing absolutely nothing’s going to be mentioned about how dumb bitch IS NOT THE VICTIM. SHE DOES CRANK N DOESN’T KNOW WHEN TO STFU. Mind you, she has 3…or 4 that are blessed to have an amazing father that they all live with 100% full time.. while poor victim mommy is out running the streets getting high. Pops up to play mommy whenever she needs something, then poof gone.
Yeah complete victim and none of this is mentioned about dumb bitch. Why would someone get that angry to get aggressive? Oh haa duh. Cuz she instigates shit n doesn’t know when to shut the fuck up. And as far as “the family” being portrayed as an evil family who was threatening her. Well that’s my family my brother n it’s that stupid bitch who would have the nerve to come by the house n act like she didn’t mean to get my brother in trouble. So allyou idiot’s with the he’s a monster bs you people r beyond naive as well as peices of shit. Let’s now bring up after my brother get sentenced. Shitt it was damn near not even a month till she had a new boyfriend that she moved in with……..who shortly after she got him.arreaged as well telling LIVERMORE PD he put hands on her. See the pattern this bitch has with men. Unfortunately my brother had a record… n was on parole absconding….. like 90% of my parole friend’s with petty little warrants all for simply not giving a physical address of residency. HOW CAN U DO THAT WITY NO JOB AND RENT BEING AT ITS ULTIMATE HIGHEST. REALITY PEOPLE. FACTS.Yea. That’s what you need to go off of. Not gossiping from people with no life. Clearly. Like I mentioned, buncha clowns.

Alex A
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Alex A
2 years ago

I don’t know any more details about what happened rhat what I read here, but regardless of everything that happened, I’ll share what I know…

Josh recently got out of prison. For those of you who’ve never been, prison is nothing short of you’re worst nightmare. Not so much the drugs; but the violence – the gangs. I would never wish prison on anyone I knew…

How do I know he just got out? Because I just met him and got to know him during a 30 day rehab program I did.
When I left, not only was he about to successfully complete his voluntary 90 day program, but decided to stay another 90 days. Josh , now, the one I met, has made a 110% change in his life. He’s successfully gotten and stayed clean; and determined to live the rest of his life free from pain, suffering, violence, and drugs. He is the most caring, most committed and honest person I’ve known in a long time. He is someone you only wish you had to have your back. Of all the people who get a second chance in life, he is without a doubt the most deserving.
We all make mistakes in life – some we cannot take back; some that are a product of being in the wrong place at the wrong time – most often because we are lost in our addiction.
Josh, has found god, taught me spirituality, and is so engrained and trusting in the NA recovery community that for the first time ever, I decided to see what it was all about. So in a sense, he helped save MY life.
And just icing ok the cake, he is one of the best musicians I’ve ever heard. Get him with an acoustic guitar and his voice, he had created some beautiful music.

From the josh I know, he wants nothing more than long term sobriety; wants to make amends with almost all people he’s done wrong; and wants to do whatever it takes to be back with his children and family. A true friend he will always be to me.

Just remember . We are all human. And we are all capable of change.

I miss you buddy! Wish nothing but the best in you’re recovery and future!!