MEMORIAL SERVICE PLANNED:
The Calaveras County Sheriff's Department has issued an Update/Correction
on the tragic murder-suicide that occurred in Forest Meadows investigation:
On February 2, 2013 Calaveras County Sheriff's deputies and investigators investigated a double murder-suicide that occurred at a residence on the 1200 block of Sandalwood Drive in the Forest Meadows subdivision in Murphys.
The investigation revealed that Philip Randolph Marshall (54) too the life of his two children before taking his own life with a Glock 9mm semi-automatic handgun.
It was further determined that Philip Marshall's son and daughter, Alex Marshall (17) and Macaila Marshall (14) were asleep on the couch at the time they were shot.
Foul play by outside persons has been ruled out and evidence at the scene confirmed that Philip Marshall was the shooter.
The time of death is still being examined.
On February 4, 2013, while conducting follow-up investigations into this incident the Sheriff's Office learned that the Marshall family had prior law enforcement contacts with the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office (CCSO)>
In November 2008 Philip Marshall filed a crime report with CCSO against his estraged wife Sean Marshall for burglary.
In December 2008 Sean Marshall and her sister, Erim Chamberlain filed a complaint with CCSO against Philip Marshall for battery.
According to reports, Philip became involved in an argument with Erin outside of Sean Marshall's residence in Murphys.
The argument stemmed from Philip wanting to see his daughter Macaila. During the argument Philip allegedly slapped Erin in the face.
Philip Marshall was ultimately arrested and booked into the Calaveras County jail on the charges of battery, disturbing the peace and annoying/harassing phone calls.
The investigation is on-going. The reason for the murder-suicede is still being examined. Additional information will be released as appropriate, and when it becomes available.
The students of Bret Harte High School will be hosting a candlelight vigil on Wednesday February 6, 2013 at 7 PM on the "quad" at the high school.
A memorial will also be held on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 11 AM at the football stadium to honor the lives of Alex and Macaila Marshall.
The student body and staff of Bret Harte High School extend an invitation to join them in the candlelight vigil and memorial service.
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