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Harald Martinson

Case from Martinsburg, WV dated May 28, 2016

Victim Details

Harald Martinson

Male

White / Caucasian

Martinsburg

WV

2016-05-28

35

Harald

Martinson

06/29/2026

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On May 28, 2016, a verbal argument between Harald Martinson, a 35-year-old White male, and his girlfriend spiraled into a fatal encounter in Martinsburg, West Virginia. Martinson, who was known to friends and family as "Marty," was shot and killed by his girlfriend, Jennifer Jean Pendias. The couple had been together for two to three years and lived together at Pendias's apartment on Shepherdstown Road, the scene of the shooting.

In the early morning hours, Pendias herself called 911, ini ...
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    Has anyone else been thinking about the impact on Harold "Marty" Martinson III’s family and friend... ...Read More
    07/25/2024
    I've been following cases like the tragic shooting of Harald "Marty" Edward Martinson III, and I can... ...Read More
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    I came across a really intense discussion around the plea deal in the Martinson case. I can’t stop... ...Read More
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