Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
James Marsh death by force case profile photo

James Marsh

Case from Mechanicville, NY dated Oct 30, 1976

Victim Details

James E. Marsh, Jr.

Male

Mechanicville

NY

1976-10-30

50

James

Marsh

07/09/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On the autumn evening of October 30, 1976, in the small city of Mechanicville, New York, a night of ordinary life was irrevocably shattered. Inside Joyce's Log Cabin, a local restaurant, patrons gathered, unaware of the violence that was about to erupt. Among them was James Marsh, a 50-year-old man whose life was tragically cut short in the chaos that ensued. The night took a horrific turn when gunfire began to rain down on the establishment, sowing terror and confusion among those inside and on ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for James Marsh, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (4)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • James E Marsh Jr. (1925-1976) - Find a Grave...
  • 2 KILLED AND 10 HURT BY UPSTATE GUNMAN (Published 1976)
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 2 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (3)

    I'm still trying to wrap my head around the case of James E. Marsh Jr. from Mechanicville. One angle... ...Read More
    03/23/2024
    I’ve been thinking about the strange timeline leading up to James E. Marsh Jr.'s tragic death. Fro... ...Read More
    08/09/2023
    Has anyone else heard about the unresolved mystery surrounding the death of James E. Marsh Jr. back ... ...Read More
    05/25/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for James Marsh

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Cases from Mechanicville, New-york

    Paul Luther death by force case in Mechanicville, NY

    Paul Luther

    Death: Oct 30, 1976
    On the evening of October 30, 1976, in Mechanicville, New York, a tragic event unfolded that would f ...Read More
    Roy Joseph Bell death by force case in Mechanicville, NY

    Roy Joseph Bell

    Death: Apr 28, 1967
    In the quiet town of Halfmoon, near Mechanicville, New York, a devastating tragedy unfolded, leaving n ...Read More
    Eric Simmons death by force case in Mechanicville, NY

    Eric Simmons

    Death: Sep 21, 2017
    W. Eric Simmons, a 30-year-old man from Mechanicville, New York, passed away on Thursday, September r ...Read More
    David Feliciano death by force case in Mechanicville, NY

    David Feliciano

    Death: Aug 07, 2017
    In the late summer of 2017, the life of 19-year-old David Feliciano was tragically cut short in his s ...Read More
    Roy James Bell death by force case in Mechanicville, NY

    Roy James Bell

    Death: Apr 28, 1967
    In the quiet town of Mechanicville, New York, a devastating tragedy unfolded on April 28, 1967, fore r ...Read More