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Robert Dean Marek

Death by Force
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In the small town of Saint Maries, Idaho, the life of 43-year-old Robert Dean Marek, a Black / African American male, was cut tragically short on May 15, 2011. He was found deceased at his residence, leading to a shocking revelation that would disturb the close-knit community. The investigation into his death quickly focused on a member of his own family, his niece, Melisa Renee Bates.

Authorities arrested Bates, then 26 years old, in Bayview in connection with her uncle's death. The grue ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Robert Dean Marek

    Male

    Black / African American

    Saint Maries

    ID

    2011-05-15

    43

    Robert

    Dean Marek

    Yes

    11/29/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I'm really disturbed by the way this case unfolded. It's just so upsetting that someone could do thi... ...Read More
    12/17/2024
    I’ve been following the Robert Dean Marek case since it first happened back in 2011, and I just ca... ...Read More
    09/10/2024
    Has anyone else been struck by how deeply Robert Marek's murder has affected the St. Maries communit... ...Read More
    04/06/2023
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