Douglas Lee Eid Obituary—Stabbing: 64-Year-Old Save Mart Employee, Douglas Lee Eid, Fatally Stabbed in Marysville
MARYSVILLE, CALIFORNIA — The Marysville community is mourning the death of Douglas Lee Eid, 64, of Clearlake, who was identified by authorities as the Save Mart employee fatally stabbed on store property Sunday afternoon. The announcement came from the Yuba County Coroner’s Office, which released Eid’s identity on Tuesday morning. Officials stated that the cause of death remained pending completion of an autopsy investigation.
The incident has brought sadness and concern to the community, particularly because it occurred on the property of a grocery store where employees and customers were present.
Douglas Lee Eid was identified by the coroner.
The Yuba County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Eid was the employee who died following the stabbing. He was 64 years old and lived in Clearlake.
Although authorities have identified the victim, the official cause of death remains pending the autopsy investigation. Further details may be released as officials complete their work.
Suspect arrested in connection with fatal stabbing
Police arrested 33-year-old Samuel E. Hartbower in connection with the fatal stabbing. According to the information provided, Hartbower was booked into the Yuba County Jail late Sunday night on a murder charge, with bail set at $1,040,000.
He is also accused of injuring another Marysville resident during the incident.
The charges are allegations, and Hartbower is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. Authorities have not provided further details here about the circumstances that led to the confrontation.
Stabbing occurred on the Save Mart property.
The attack reportedly took place on the store’s property while shoppers were browsing inside and customers were moving through the parking lot.
The incident has raised concern among people who frequent the area, as violence in a public shopping location can affect employees, customers, and other members of the community.
Investigators will be responsible for establishing the sequence of events and gathering evidence related to the case.
Remembering Douglas Lee Eid
Eid’s death represents a painful loss for those who knew him. As loved ones and colleagues process the news, the community awaits further official information about the incident.
Details about Eid’s family, personal life, and funeral arrangements were not included in the information available for this report.
Our thoughts and condolences are with Douglas Lee Eid’s loved ones, colleagues, and everyone affected by this tragedy.
May his memory be treated with dignity as his family and friends mourn his passing.
