Skeletal Remains Found Saturday Confirmed to be Missing Fortuna Man
Lewis William Leckliter III
The skeletal remains found in a wooded area northeast of Rohner Park in Fortuna were confirmed to belong to 48-year-old Lewis William Leckliter of Fortuna.
Lewis was last seen in Fortuna on August 3, 2022.
A juvenile female hiker discovered skeletal remains on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Emergency personnel were contacted. The Fortuna Police Department responded to the scene and requested the Humboldt County Coroner.
Today, Samantha Karges, Public Information Officer for the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office was able to confirm that the remains were those of the missing Fortuna man. Our condolences to the decedent’s friends and family.
Earlier:
- Fortuna PD is Attempting to Locate a Missing Man Last Seen on August 3rd
- Skeletal Remains Found Near Rohner Park in Fortuna
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Very sorry to hear this… to have his death confirmed.
I knew Lewis for a couple years. Saw each other often. He was a good man. A unique character. And a person who may have been hiding parts of himself under his outer layers.
He had a good sense of humor. He was a hard worker, reliable and pretty upfront. He rode life like his motorcycle, through the rain, often solo, and without much worldly baggage.
At least that was / is my impression of him.
I can still see his big smile and hear his laugh now.
Fair thee well, Brother.
Thank you for the good words lewis was a good human
My deepest condolences for your loss that sounds very sad! But yes he is in a better place.
Beautiful word
I have known Lewis for many years. I am so sorry to see this results. He was a loving giving man that enjoyed helping others. He has been and will be missed.
Rest in peace Lewis.
Sad that it took so long.
N/E of Rohner Park? Was that the loop?
That used to be a well traveled trail.
That trail is quite busy I don’t think they found them near that trail. IIRC, they found him behind the shooting range.
I am pleased that they were able to identify the remains as those of Mr. Leckliter III. I pray that this will bring closure to his family and loved ones. RIP Lewis.
It is truly sad. These people that have went missing and are found very close to their last known location many months if not years later. Happens over and over again tragically. We put out these long distance flyers and searches in other counties and miles away when they were hundreds of feet from their last known location. ? RIP
Look, another candidate for the Law Enforcement Academy.
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May flights of Angels sing to thee ????
RIP Lewis, he came in a place I used to work a lot, was always chill and polite. Was sad to hear he was missing and now this sad news . At least there’s some closure for the worried family and loved ones. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Very sad to hear this he was a good guy always very polite prayers for his family and friends RIP ????
RIP Lewis. You will be missed
From Times Standard:
“…an external examination of Leckliter’s remains by the Humboldt County Coroner’s Office found that he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.”
Yeah. That’s what was suspected since he left his wallet and phone at home. Damn it! If I can speculate, and if one of the comments about where they found him is correct, it seemed calculated that he shot himself next to the shooting range, where people would not find it odd to hear gunfire. And, of course, would not call the police.
I wish he would have asked us if we could help him. And, sadly, I respect his choice.
Was he buried?
From what I read (see above) there was no indication of that. And. A “self-inflicted gunshot wound” would indicate otherwise.
I wound what happened in the days or hours before he left his home for the last time. Not that it’s my business. It’s just part of wanting to know ‘why?’.
Blessings to my dear friend Lewis❣❣And to his family. I’ve been blessed to have known him for quite sometime.?❤Keep Rocking✌?
Rip lewis. I knew you for many years! We skated drank beers and listened lots of good music together! I’ll never forget the tecno goat noise day u,me and jimmy had. I think back to that day often. I’ll see you on the flip flop bud!