On September 5, 2023, the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office responded to a welfare check request at a residence on the 1400 block of Marty Avenue in McKinleyville, California. Inside, deputies discovered the bodies of three individuals: 62-year-old Kimberly Anne King, her husband, 58-year-old Kip Kari King, and 81-year-old Max Gerald Hunt. The three had been deceased for at least a week before being found.
Investigators determined that Hunt, who was the boyfriend of Kip King's deceased mother, resided with the Kings at the time of the incident. Evidence suggests that Hunt fatally shot Kimberly and Kip King before taking his own life, leading authorities to classify the case as a murder-suicide. The motive behind Hunt's actions remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing.
The tragic deaths of Kimberly and Kip King, along with Max Hunt, have deeply affected the McKinleyville community. The Humboldt County Sheriff's Office has urged anyone with additional information to come forward to assist in the investigation. In light of this incident, the Sheriff's Office has also highlighted the availability of suicide prevention services, encouraging individuals in crisis to seek help through various 24-hour hotlines.
