James Marce Carnell, a 54-year-old gas station attendant, was killed in San Bernardino, California, on November 28, 1978. According to later statements by David Martin Long, the two argued over a $16 tire repair charge, Long beat Carnell with a tire iron and then shoved a broom handle down his throat to make sure he died. The crime came to light when a customer saw Long with blood on his hands handing out free gasoline and contacted authorities.

Long later confessed to Carnell’s killing but was not formally charged or tried for it. At the time of that confession he was already in custody for a separate 1986 triple homicide in Lancaster, Texas, for which he was convicted and sentenced to death. Carnell was buried at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery in Colton, San Bernardino County.

If anyone remembers Carnell, his work at the station, or saw anything around Thanksgiving 1978, please share information.