In Memory Felicia "Pooh" Martinez

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Felicia Martinez

July 11, 1975-April 10, 1997

If our Pooh would have lived through the horrific events that robbed her of her life on April 10, 1997, she would have seen the thirty-fourth year of her life this year. Even though she is not here, we as her family, still celebrate the moments that we all shared. Especially the day she was sent to us. Felicia, we love you and we will never forget the moments you were here with us and the joy that your spirit shined upon us all. Happy Birthday, sweet Pooh. Love, Kisses, and Hugs from us all.

-Your Family.

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UnknownApril 11, 2011 at 1:14 PM
we love you Felicia , our sweet cousin , R.I.P
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FAT DJ DJuly 28, 2013 at 6:40 PM
I just learned of her horrific death at the 20 year class reunion last night. My belated condolences. Very sad news, Felicia deserved a long happy life and is certainly missed.
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The 3rd sisterJuly 18, 2019 at 2:42 PM
Still missing U big sister..u will live through me and I through u. Mommy passed so did Gma but I'm sure yall up there having a ball. I'm married now almost 10yrs.. U have 5 nieces and nephews but I'm sure ur watching over each one.. Rasha she's good she's the momma now and Beverly is all grown up. Love U sister more than a fat kid loves cake. It still hurts errday but save me a spot BC what I do know is we shall meet again until rest easy queen!!! Fana
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ThebabyJuly 19, 2019 at 2:12 PM
I really wish I could’ve met you. I feel we would’ve been two peas in a pod! Love you Felicia 😍 Give mom and grandma a kiss for me
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UnknownSeptember 13, 2019 at 6:21 AM
Even though it's been like a life time since I last saw you I still see the beautiful smile you would have when you walked in the pawnshop(pawnmart) I always thought you would end up married to some celebrity and I have no doubt the if not for you being in this situation you would have. After this happened your sister became the hero and the person who made sure those monsters didn't stay free to hurt anyone else and for that I know you are smiling down on her with pride. SIP beautiful sister it's obvious your memory will like forever
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Courstey of the Atlanta Constitution: Double Slaying in College Park

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

April 17, 1997, Thursday, JOURNAL EDITION

Double slaying in College Park seems to be 'a message,' police say

BYLINE: Delbert Ellerton; STAFF WRITER

From the outside, the stucco three-level Creekwood Apartments on Camp Creek Parkway give no indication a double slaying occurred there last week.
College Park police, however, think differently. On Saturday, they arrested a resident, Michael Jackson, 21, and charged him with killing Felix Foster III and Felicia Martinez, both 21.
Detective Reed Pollard said authorities believe the victims were killed at Jackson's apartment April 10 and their bodies dumped at Oak Knoll Elementary School in East Point.
Jackson went before a judge Wednesday for a preliminary hearing on two counts of murder and possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. The case was bound over to Fulton Superior Court, said College Park Solicitor Ted Meeker.
Meeker said several types of shell casings were found in Jackson's apartment, indicating various guns were used and that several people may have participated in the killings.
An East Point police officer found the victims' bodies on the morning of April 11 near two trash bins outside the school.
Police said Foster had been shot at least 17 times and Martinez was shot twice. Foster was shot several times in the arms, police said. "It seems to have been a message for something," Pollard said. "You don't just kill two people, transport them somewhere and leave them out in the open."
Troy Smith, Martinez's stepfather, said the victims were involved romantically.
"My niece was a sweet little girl," Martinez's aunt, Marcia Siebere, said from Iowa. "We still can't believe it."
Martinez, the oldest of four sisters, moved in June from Davenport, Iowa, to live with her mother, siblings and stepfather in Lawrenceville. She had worked for a company that owns a chain of pawnshops in metro Atlanta and wanted a career in fashion design, relatives said.
"She was always into fashion and looking good," Smith said. Martinez, a 1993 graduate of Davenport's Central High School, was a cheerleader and voted "best dressed" for her senior class.
Before Iowa, she lived in Wynne, Ark., where her funeral is scheduled for Saturday. A memorial service was held today at Hopewell Baptist Church in Norcross, Smith said.
Foster lived at the Country Squire Apartments on Cascade Road in southwest Atlanta.
On Tuesday, a pink eviction notice was taped to the door of Jackson's apartment, dated April 11, the day the bodies were found. The notice said Jackson owed $ 505 in back rent.
Dennis Scheib, Jackson's attorney, maintains that his client is innocent. Jackson, a 1993 graduate of George Washington Carver Comprehensive High School in southeast Atlanta, was an acquaintance of Foster's, the lawyer said.
"He shot pool with the guy," Scheib added. Jackson gave the victims the keys to his apartment and left them there alone, Scheib said. After learning that authorities were looking for him, Jackson surrendered because "he had nothing to hide," Scheib said.

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

SERIES: Today's News

Copyright 1997 The Atlanta Constitution

In Memory Felicia "Pooh" Martinez

Thursday, July 9, 2009

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Courstey of the Atlanta Constitution: Double Slaying in College Park