On January 24, 2015, at 7:00 PM the Stanislaus County sheriff’s dispatch received a call from a male who said he had shot two people. The male immediately hung up the phone and deputies were dispatched to the area of Kilburn Rd and Villamanucha RD in Crowslanding, CA.
When deputies arrived they found two cars parked on the shoulder of the road. Next to the vehicles were two males with gunshot wounds to their upper body. In one of the vehicles was a female who also had a gunshot wound to her upper body. The female was transported to the emergency room and she is expected to survive. Both males were pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
Detectives were able to identify the male who called 911 as Mario Martinez of Keyes, CA and the female was identified as his wife Maricela Martinez of Turlock, CA. The second male has been identified as Mario Medina of Modesto, CA.
Preliminary investigation indicates that Mario Martinez shot both Mariclea Martinez and Mario Medina before killing himself. It is not clear how they ended up on Kilburn Rd and detectives are still working on a motive.
According to the Modesto Bee:
All three worked for the U.S. Postal Service, according to spokesman Gus Ruiz. Medina [supervisor customer services] worked at the Newman post office along with Maricela Martinez, a [city] carrier. Mario Martinez worked as a [city] carrier for the Livingston post office.
Maricela Martinez filed for divorce in November, according to court documents.
I don’t know more. What I’m saying is some comments being made are hurtful and unnecessary their families are living a tragedy and hurting They need our prayers at this time.
I can only imagine why? US Postal Supervisors are knowed for threatening employees, bullying employees, etc. Enough is enough just like Police officers. People can only go so far I am willing to bet my last dollar US postal officials knew what was going on. However they failed everyone along with the system put in place.
mario martinez should have took care of his kids instead of ruining their lives, mario medina you will be missed and loved
Estela, please tell us more. We have so many unanswered questions, and instead, crying and in shock. The family to the 3 people involved need answers. We all are hurting
I only knew Mario Martinez and Maricela these were are both good people. Some of the comments are not necessary. Children are left behind think of them and don’t judge without knowing what goes on behind Closed doors. Thank god and feel blessed your family doesn’t have to live with this tragedy. Instead of having venum come out of your mouth pray for these families. Pray for the children. The world takes many turns yours might be good today, there is no guarantee tomorrow.
Both of their names were Mario ? Strange..
All I have to say is that my cousen MARIO MARTINEZ Z did deserve any of this and yes are families did love him as well as he loved his Owen and will miss him to but all of you if you ant got nothing to say please don’t say anything at all.
My condolences to ALL the family and friends who are hurting at this time. I am a postal worker in another town nearby and I am appalled at some of the comments I read. WHERE IS THE HUMAN KINDNESS FOR THOSE WHO ARE SUFFERING?!!!? No one escapes death in this world, AND no one is without sin. For those who chose to print harsh hurtful words, remember your day will come and HOPEFULLY your loved ones will be spared the ugliness people like you post about others who have been thru a tradegy. To the family and friends, again, I am so sorry for your loss.
My condolences go out to both,families and especially the children will be without there fathers. Mario worked for me over 17 years ago and he was outstanding employee. I will continue to Pray for both families.
Rest in peace Mario medina? He was have an affair with a married woman!!!
I know Martinez and for all of you! Don’t have a say if you don’t know the true story!!! Thank you
Mario medina and Mario my brother have no fault it’s all to this my brother loved his family and Mario medina was maried my ex siter in law who us the falt to everything to brake her family and Mario medinas
How do you know this? I ask you because there are so many unanswered questions. It seems you know more than the detectives
Please keep your speculation to yourself. There are those of us that know the true person Mr. Medina was and would appreciate a little respect for the family and friends. If you can’t say something nice, then say nothing!
Mrs Martinez knows him better than most,,,,, shall we say intimately?
Rest in peace Mario Medina. He did not deserve to go out like this. He was a good person. I know he will be missed by many people.
A picture of the woman is required. Maybe the affair would be understood if she is gorgeous. Not much need to investigate,,,, any fool would know what was going on.
Connie, you are an absolute idiot! You don’t know anything, and to make a comment so horrible to the family of the victims is disgusting! Have a heart
That was a classy comment. Maybe you should show a little respect. Regardless of the circumstances this a tragic incident for family members and co-workers.
Oh, I wonder what was going on?! Scumbag supervisor having an affair with a married subordinate woman. Tsk, tsk tsk! At least he won’t be getting a promotion out if this.