The suspect is described as a white male adult, about 5’8” tall with an average build, dishwater blond hair, and a younger sounding voice, according to the victim. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, and a blue and white striped baseball hat over the hood. He was wearing a dark tee shirt or bandana over his face.

Although there have been a recent string of robberies, it is premature to link today’s robbery to the previous crimes. No injuries were reported. The case is still under investigation.

During the ensuing investigation, Christie’s son went on to explain that his father was violent and abusive and was a frequent user of methamphetamine. His son – now 38 – explained that in 1988 his father brought Ms. Turpin to their residence in Fieldbrook. Christie held Mr. Turpin at the house for several weeks and killed her after weeks of abuse. After killing Ms. Turpin, Christie made his son help dump her body in a ditch, cover it with tires, douse it in gasoline and set it on fire.

Sheriff’s Detectives, Deputies, and the Sheriff’s Evidence Technician searched the area marked on the maps provided by Christie’s son. The area was a now-overgrown ditch in a wooden area near Fieldbrook. The search yielded teeth, clothing, and charred bones. Yesterday a forensic odontologist positively identified the remains as Lysandra Turpin.

When asked if he remembered if his father had been involved in any other killings, Christie’s son reported that his father once held a woman prisoner inside a Redwood tree stump. She was able to escape and did not report her ordeal to law enforcement. He provided a description of the location and Sheriff’s personnel located the tree stump. Hollowed out, and only accessible by climbing over the top and back down inside of it, Special Services Deputies made access into the stump from the ground with a chainsaw. Inside they found a carpet, plastic jugs, a hypodermic syringe, and clothing. The victim in this incident has since passed away of natural causes.

Christie’s son related other accounts of his father terrorizing women, once taking a woman out to his fishing boat, tying her up and telling her he was going to kill her. She was able to escape when Christie became distracted. Detectives interviewed this victim recently when the case came to light. She confirmed the incident.

Ernest Samuel Christie Jr. died on June 29, 2006. His son, who came forward with the information, Ernest Samuel Christie III, was 16 years-old when his father forced him to witness the murder of Ms. Turpin. He is not facing criminal charges.

Humboldt County Sheriff, Gary Philp stated that Mike Downey has faithfully and unselfishly served the citizens of Humboldt County for the past 24 years as a Deputy Sheriff. From Philp’s personal experience, he knows thatDowney is the only candidate who has the necessary experience needed to lead this outstanding law enforcement agency forward during difficult times. Additionally, Philp believes that Downey is firmly committed to the continuing focus of providing the most effective and efficient law enforcement services possible to the citizens of Humboldt County and making our communities safer.

In giving his endorsement, Tom Allman, Mendocino County Sheriff – Coroner said that he has known Mike Downey for over 20 years and respects his leadership qualities. Allman noted that the next several years will present unique challenges to all rural Sheriff’s and that he believes Downey has the determination and stamina to maintain the high level of professionalism that Sheriff Philp has delivered. Consistent leadership is what he has seen from Downey and consistent leadership is what he believes Downey will deliver.

Additionally, Dean Wilson, Del Norte County Sheriff-Coroner endorses Mike Downey for Humboldt County Sheriff. Wilson stated that as the Sheriff of Del Norte County, he knows what qualities it takes to be Sheriff. For the past three years, Mike Downey has served as Humboldt County’s Undersheriff which provides him an unparallel understanding of the Sheriff’s Office. It has also afforded Downey the time it takes to hone the skills necessary to lead them Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office. Wilson stated in his capacity as Sheriff of Del Norte County he has had the pleasure of knowing Mike Downey and working with him. He has the confidence to say the people of Humboldt County could do no better than to vote for Mike Downey for Sheriff.

For more information on Mike Downey and his campaign for Humboldt County Sheriff visit www.downeyforsheriff.com

CONTACT: Dave Walker

Campaign Chair

(707) 442-0822

Source: Press Release

Sanborn indicated he had been staying at a motel in Garberville. Deputies went to the motel and contacted a man who was staying with Sanborn. The man consented to a search of the room. Inside the motel room deputies found more than 4,000 pills in containers marked “Stimulant Capsules.” There were three different types of pills in the containers, all of which could be used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine. Deputies also found a digital scale and 236 additional pills, including Soma, Vicodin, and Trazadone.

Sanborn was transported to the Humboldt County Correctional facility where he was booked for possession of a controlled substance for sale and the transportation of a controlled substance. He posted bail in the amount of $25,000 and is scheduled to me arraigned April 9, 2010.

A man shot and killed Thursday morning by Eureka Police has been identified as David Sequoia.

But a 2004 press release by Humboldt County Sheriffs identify Sequoia by the name David Barger. At the time, Barger was wanted for robbery and burglary and was considered armed and dangerous.

Deputies Barney and Thatcher arrested Achane and transported him to the Humboldt County Correctional Facility where he was booked for charges that included possession of a narcotic controlled substance, possession of a narcotic controlled substance for sale, transportation of a narcotic controlled substance, and a parole violation. He is expected to be arraigned by Friday; he is not eligible to post bail due to his parole status.