[UPDATE] Remains Located on SoHum Property Identified
This is a press release from the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:
Ryan Anthony Tanner is the suspect.
The Humboldt County Coroner’s Office has identified the remains recovered on Feb. 18, 2020, in the Ettersburg area [on property connected to Ryan Tanner] as that of 33-year-old Jason Todd Garrett of Southern Humboldt County.
Garrett’s cause of death has been determined to be a gunshot wound.
This case is still under investigation. Further information will be released when available and appropriate.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at 707-445-7251 or the Sheriff’s Office Crime Tip line at 707-268-2539.
UPDATE: Jason Todd Garrett: ‘A fun-loving, gentle soul’
Earlier Chapters:
- Baseball Bat Attack on Briceland Rd.
- Ambulances, Helicopter, K-9, and Large Numbers of Officers Gather for SWAT Operation in SoHum This Morning
- One Arrest in Today’s SWAT Team Search of the China Creek Area
- Childhood Buddy With China Creek Suspect When He Was Arrested
- No Name Released of Victim in Homicide Case That Resulted in SWAT Searching China Creek
- Human Remains Located on SoHum Property

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Why does that name sound familiar?
Because according to one commenter I’m this post he had his throat slit in a box truck. Apparently you can die twice.
https://kymkemp.com/2020/02/17/one-arrest-in-todays-swat-team-search-of-the-china-creek-area/
It isn’t outside the realm of possibility that a person could have both things happen but one be the primary cause of death.
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https://kymkemp.com/2020/02/17/one-arrest-in-todays-swat-team-search-of-the-china-creek-area/#comment-970839
The comment provides a little more description than what you’re alluding to.
(That is not a comment on the accuracy of the comment, cause I have no idea)
Such a waste of precious life. Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed by many!
Jason had many friends who are in shock and traumatized.
The DHHS office in Garberville will be available for emotional support due this tragic event on Wednesday morning 2/26 for free. They will be sending staff from Semper Virens. All who need it are encouraged to seek help at this time. Some transportation is available.
Rip my friend for real you were one of the realest people I now and it’s sad that now he is gone. It’s not fair all the good ones die and the ass holes live… What’s wrong with this picture I mean really..??? I’ll always have the memories and good times laughter hidden in the BK round. I’m glad I was able to have his friendship and very sad that it is gone.not the friendship part u get it. All in all there’s lots of use and all will miss thee. Hope ur in a better place now. Rip jason ur loved by many!!
No racial bigotry comments, surprise surprise…I wonder why, what a bunch of mature adults
R.I.P. Glad you were found. Unlike so many before you.