ID'd: JBER Soldier Found Dead in Home

A soldier stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson found dead Monday morning in the garage of his Anchorage home has been identified as Specialist Arturo Martinez.

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By Colleen Kelly

Story Created: May 12, 2011 at 3:13 PM AKDT

Story Updated: May 12, 2011 at 3:13 PM AKDT

A soldier stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson found dead Monday morning in the garage of his Anchorage home has been identified as Specialist Arturo Martinez.

A supervisor found Martinez’s body after going to the soldier’s home when he didn’t report for work.

The 32-year-old soldier from Escondido, California, was assigned to the 23rd Engineer Company (Sapper), 6th Engineer Battalion (Combat)(Airborne), 3rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, according to JBER reports.

Martinez entered the Army in August 2008 and came to Alaska in January 2009; he spent 11 months in Afghanistan with the 23rd Engineer Company, returning to Anchorage this past January.

The Anchorage Police Department is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of death.

Next of kin has been notified.

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Haverland. said on Thursday, Jun 2 at 9:05 PM

Love you man. broke my heart to hear you left us. Always gonna remember you walking down the halls with the mexican flap wrapped around your neck playing your guitar. Love you bro

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Zapien said on Saturday, May 14 at 7:54 PM

Thanks to all and yes R.I.P for ever cousin

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sweetie777004 said on Thursday, May 12 at 4:33 PM

My deepest and sincere Condolence to the family and friends of Specialist Arturo Martinez. May he rest in peace forever!

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An Army Veterean said on Thursday, May 12 at 3:41 PM

Better debrief of our returning vets please. Diagnose those who may need more help. These guys won't ask. Please, family of this young man, do know that his service was appreciated an your/his pain is felt.

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Odd said on Thursday, May 12 at 3:19 PM

Seems like a lot of JBER folks dieing lately. Wish is family well.

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