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Mark Dreibelbis

Death by Force
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Mark John Dreibelbis, a 15-year-old male, was tragically murdered on February 10, 1973, in Santa Cruz County, California. He was one of four teenage boys who fell victim to serial killer Herbert Mullin. The group, which included Robert Michael Spector David Allan Oliker and Brian Scott Card had been camping in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park when they encountered Mullin. During their brief interaction, Mullin falsely claimed to be a park ranger and ordered them to leave, citing environmen ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Mark Dreibelbis

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Santa Cruz

    CA

    1973-02-10

    15

    Mark

    Dreibelbis

    12/02/2025

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