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Missing Teen, Livermore Man Found Dead in Newark Motel

The teen was reported missing on Monday.

The two people found dead inside a Newark motel have been identified by Pleasanton police as a missing teenage girl from Pleasanton and a Livermore man.

Pleasanton police would not release the name of either victim. They also would not confirm if the female victim was

However, a Facebook page set up to help find the missing teen put up a notice saying it was Martin who was the female victim in the motel room.

The page also says there are grief counselors today at Village High School, where friends say she went to school.

The page also says the male victim was Martin's boyfriend. He is identified as James Cole, also known as James Shanelec, of Livermore.

Friends have left condolences on the site for the Martin family.

Word on the case first broke at 11:48 a.m. Friday when the Newark Police Department responded to the EZ8 Motel located at 5555 Cedar Court after employees reported an unconscious male and female inside a motel room.

The man and woman had sustained . Newark police are investigating this incident as a murder-suicide or double suicide.

Pleasanton police said they were notified at 1:30 p.m. by Newark police about the bodies discovered in the motel.

Martin was listed as an "endangered runaway" by Pleasanton police early this week.

Several friends left personal messages for her during the week on Tumblr.

One person identified as ssammy wrote, "We miss you already baby, please please please come home."

Another person identified as bubbletay wrote, "Please, please please spread and share this. We need to find her. We just want her home or... at least know she is safe."

The Pleasanton Police Department is working in cooperation with the Newark Police Department in this ongoing investigation.

Anyone with possible information related to this case is encouraged to call the Pleasanton Police Department at 925-931-5100.

Rob Raistlin September 15, 2012 at 07:26 pm
Pleasanton Mom, i'm very sorry. i dont do facebook. i didnt know the family already themselves passed on the information. and i agree livermore needs to come together to help them.
Local September 15, 2012 at 10:22 pm
So very sad.. My heart goes out to her family and friends. I had a tough time when I was a teen and thought at a few points in my life that I wanted to die, but now I look back and I am so glad I never ended my life... It will always get better. So unfortunate that she did not believe this.
Pleasanton Mom September 16, 2012 at 04:19 am
Thank you Mr. Raistlin. The Martin family resides in Pleasanton. Mrs. Martin has always been very kind to other Pleasanton teens that Tricia knew & welcomed them into her home, my own daughter included. I know how generous our community is & that we can come together to support her. I know we cant take her pain away no matter how badly we wish we could. The one word that comes to mind when I think of Tricia is silly. I have photos of her being silly and smiling and she was spunky & vibrant & full of life. She dealt with the struggles most our teens do & dealt with loss that a child her age should never. I pray with all my heart for her family & that they be given the strength to cope with this unthinkable loss.
The village campus operates more like a large family so the loss of Tricia will hit home for many of them because of the tightness among the students and because they lost another student not that long ago I pray for our village students & faculty as they deal with yet another loss. Bless Mrs. Martin, her family & Tricia's friends & schoolmates. My own child has lost more friends in Her short life than I have lost in my almost 50 years of life. Our children shouldn't be dying & we all need to know that any one of us could be in Mrs. Martina's place at any time. Let's agree that we have a problem and then let's do what we have to to fix it to save these childrens' lives.
Sarah September 16, 2012 at 04:31 am
Why does no one care about James??!!! I understand he was older then her but what about his family ???
norcalgal September 16, 2012 at 04:37 am
Local-- you said looking back you are glad you never ended your life and that it will always get better. How long did you have to wait for it to get better? What if someone is waiting for, say close to two decades and only in their early 30s? How much longer do they wait until it gets better? I am asking for an honest answer, not a smart remark or rude comment.
SF BAY1 September 16, 2012 at 11:13 am
Don't know much about James or his role but certainly condolences to his family and loved ones and friends. Also prayer for the Martins.
Janice P Ellis September 16, 2012 at 11:49 am
Norcalgal...I was very struck by your post and the heartfelt questions it contained. As someone who truly endured the childhood from hell, and life certainly has never gotten much easier since my childhood (I'm 60 now...can hardly believe it, but, here I am...), I can honestly tell you that the key to the "life gets better" part is in simply learning to deal with whatever life throws at you, combined with living in the moment. It can be so tempting to live in the past and worry about the future; but, all we have is now, right this moment.
Also, and it may sound corny, but, I've found that counting my blessings, especially during really difficult times in my life, has helped me to not only remain hopeful that I can get through whatever I'm facing, but, it has also helped me hang on to my smile and even my sense of humor. Life can be so very difficult. In my six decades of life so far, I've absolutely learned that there are so many more questions than there are answers, but, if we hold tight to those who love us (and those we love), live in the moment, remember to count our blessings and keep laughter in our heart, that will at least give us a fighting chance. Having a faith in a higher power can help too, but, to be honest, even that can be confusing when life really throws us in a ditch. So sorry about the loss of these two young people.
Vernon S. Burton September 16, 2012 at 12:03 pm
Ignored or untreated mental health issues are a ticking time bomb.
kris smith September 16, 2012 at 12:22 pm
Pleasanton Mom, your stupid. How dare you put that families business out there like that.Who cares if you knew the family,doesn't give you the right to talk of the fathers passing and make it known it wasn't a natural death.Let the media do their job, which I'm sure ,they won't do any better. Let's not forget the man's family, they are hurting as well.
Renae Wilber September 16, 2012 at 02:02 pm
Norcalgal, I also was touched deeply by your post. Your question struck a chord in me, as I spent much of my life (up until 40) battling a constant sadness. I don't know what changed exactly except that I decided to make my life my own, instead of giving my happiness away to people that were toxic. Surrounding myself with positive people made a big difference. Also, I began going to free group meetings for those dealing with depression which gave me a level of support where I felt open to discuss my feelings honestly without judgment. That helped tremendously with the loneliness as no one was there to judge and everyone was supportive. Then I found a darn good therapist, he gave me tools to help with perspective. I had to stop going because the money ran out but simultaneously I was put on an anti-depressant. A lot of people are against those, but I tried everything else, diet, exercise, you name it - and the combination of group therapy, celexa, self-help books, etc., and continuing to be strong about who I am as a person and focusing on my strengths rather than my perceived weaknesses...and at 40, the dark cloud lifted. I am 50 now, and the bad days are only once in a big while and I am thankful I hung in there when at times I didn't think I could face another day. You stay strong my friend.
Your Name September 16, 2012 at 04:18 pm
Well said Rob. Public information or not, one would think that if Pleasanton Mom has "known Tricia and her family for years" she would think about how her plethora of National Enquirer like reporting does nothing to bring people together at a time like this. On the contrary, it basically throws light on the deceased families personal misfortunes, and unless you enjoy basking in someone else tragedies it is uncalled for. As Rob mentioned earlier, discretion is due in these situations especially if you have "known Tricia and her family for years". IMHO.
Missunderstood September 16, 2012 at 06:53 pm
Perhaps better stated if edited to say, her husband passed very suddenly this year...
Missunderstood September 16, 2012 at 06:54 pm
Thanks for posting this.
Missunderstood September 16, 2012 at 06:59 pm
NORCALGAL,
I have been there. For me, it was not waiting around for things to get better. I had been depressed my entire life, including childhood etc. I had to seek help and then two years into treatment I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. If you are dealing with this for such a long time, like I have, don't do it alone. Get help and stick to it. You are worth it!
Missunderstood September 16, 2012 at 07:05 pm
@NORCALGAL Please look into this. This book really helped me. (Along with a wonderful psychologist)
http://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-The-Mood-Therapy/dp/0380810336/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347833128&sr=8-1&keywords=feeling+good
Maxton Dramite September 16, 2012 at 10:31 pm
To the people you love, hug them, tell them you love them
and be sincere about it. They might think you are corny or goofy, just do it. Unconditional love, (they need it they just don't know that yet) You want them to come to you no matter what. Don't be judgmental or negative, be supportive, and most of all, Always be there for them.
Geoff Burton September 16, 2012 at 11:54 pm
Very True and well put.
sam crenshaw September 17, 2012 at 01:57 am
There was no suicide note. they were both suicidal yes. Tricia because her dad James because of a lot of stuff. And "if" its James... no it is. second picture there's a white Honda. his. I know for a Damn fact.
Local September 17, 2012 at 02:05 am
I was 14 when I started having the feelings that I wanted to end my life. Life was a constant roller coaster, and it still is. It got better within days, then it seemed to get worse, then better again. That's just life. To this day (I'm now 30) I sometimes feel like I can't take it anymore, then pull my head out of my ass and realize that life is a gift and not a guarantee. It will always be full of ups and downs, that's just the way it is. Ride the waves. Go with the flow. Everybody has hard times and nearly everybody probably feels or has felt at one point that there is no hope. But there is, you just have to give it time. And never, ever, ever give up!
angel may September 17, 2012 at 02:21 pm
James is my cousin, he will be missed greatly. They boy seem to have planned this out together. Blaming people isn't goizng to bring them back. And fyi, Scottie's family loves him very much!! Everyone needs to stop insinuating all the blame on him. There are two families torn apart right now. Prayers to both of our families!!!
justin b. September 17, 2012 at 03:08 pm
I feel ya sis he was much loved. My condolences go out to the little miss family. And also to my own family. One love Scotty
Lauren September 17, 2012 at 07:35 pm
He was one of my friends ... im so sorry :(
Lauren September 17, 2012 at 07:38 pm
hey sam its lauren, it is james your right I saw this and was really shocked . :/
MissJade October 15, 2012 at 04:41 pm
I appreciate the comments in regards to my son in law to be..What happened in that motel room was no 1 persons fault. My son..(inlawtobe) I can't describe the pain..that I and my 3Lil girls feel..That was their brother..and they Miss Him Very Much..If anyone is to blame..it is the ones closest to them..Signs were there..Thats why she obviously was on the endanged list..And..had I would've known then..sum things I kno now..James would still b here..He just wanted to be loved..and he wanted his family back..It flippin pisses me off that people wana just feel bad for her family..James was a person with real feelings..and when two people that come together with shattered hearts ..this is the outcome..We as parents..as a community need to teach our young ones..that family..doesn't always mean Ur Blood..and that just bcuz U Lose a Love..Doesn't mean it is the end of the world..We need to teach about picking urself up dusting urself off and looking at the reasons..why that person left..It could have been fixed..but now it will never be..death is the FINAL ANSWER TO LIFE..We Miss U James..We Luv U..We kno U r Looking down on Us..and Stewie..Rest In Peace Son..U will Foreva B Missed..
Cherry October 15, 2012 at 05:32 pm
Do you mean step son?
What are signs that family & friends should be aware of?
Observer October 16, 2012 at 03:11 pm
Miss Jade, You and your "3 lil girls" should feel pretty bad because you didn't see the signs either, huh? And he was obviously cheating on his fiancee. Where was his fiancee while this was going on? Did she see signs? Which James was she engaged to - which of the aliais did he use? He sounds like a great guy. We shouldn't feel bad for the girl's family? Sounds like everyone is better off that your son(inlawtobe) is not around anymore.
Renae Wilber October 16, 2012 at 03:29 pm
Observer, that is a HORRIBLE thing to say. You are being downright cruel and petty. They were young, they were experiencing drama and growing pains, and I highly doubt that anyone is better because of the loss of a young life. Your comments serve no purpose other than to be downright hurtful and self-righteous. Shame on you!
MissAngieNguyen January 16, 2013 at 11:28 pm
thats because it was his fault shes dead
MissAngieNguyen January 16, 2013 at 11:32 pm
I can tell you know that Observer isn't cruel at all. Before Tricia met James she was doing fine, she still may have been sad but James wormed his way into her life, cutting her off from her close friends, making her more miserable than happy. He was no real boyfriend to my sister but instead a freeloader and used Tricia as a means to get away from his own issues.
Chad April 22, 2013 at 07:05 pm
Tricia put herself into that situation, dont bag on James at all. A 17 year old is far from being a "little girl" you can fight for you country at that age. She ultimately made the decision along with James to do this to themselves. James was a very smart guy, I use to work with him in Fremont and we hung out several times. He was very timid and easy to get along with. James was the last person I would think that would end his own life...I wonder what the outcome of the police investigation was? For all we know James didnt have it in him to kill himself and Tricia shot him then herself. None of you were in that hotel room on that night, you can only speculate. RIP to both James and Tricia.

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