In the early hours of Tuesday, July 29, 2025, a devastating discovery shook the Sarasota community. Deputies from the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the rear loading dock of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet on Cattleman Road after a welfare check call. What they found was a grim scene: the bodies of 34-year-old Mandy Coxwell and 33-year-old Cameron Marsh, both believed to be unhoused, in what authorities have confirmed was a murder-suicide.
According to investigators, Cameron Marsh fatally shot Mandy Coxwell before turning the gun on himself. Their bodies were found beneath a semi-truck trailer by store workers arriving for the morning shift.
The pair were known locally—often seen together near nearby businesses, sometimes asking for food or spare change. “They never caused trouble,” said one employee who had seen them frequently. “It’s heartbreaking to think it ended like this.”
Neither individual had a documented history of violence, and officials say they were not receiving support from any local shelters or services. No motive has been determined, but authorities are working to notify next of kin, a difficult task due to the victims’ transient circumstances.
In the wake of this senseless act, Sarasota residents are being encouraged to look beyond the headlines—to remember that Mandy Coxwell and Cameron Marsh were real people. They had names, histories, and struggles. Their deaths serve not just as a moment of grief, but also as a catalyst for change.
The tragedy has reignited urgent conversations about mental health, homelessness, and systemic failure. Advocates say this case highlights how many vulnerable individuals remain unsupported. “This wasn’t just a crime—it was a culmination of neglect,” said Elena Ramirez, a case manager with a local nonprofit. “They were failed long before this tragedy.”
As investigators close the case, the community continues to grieve. A candlelight vigil is being planned to honor Coxwell and Marsh, while local leaders call for increased investment in outreach, mental health services, and safe housing options.
In remembering Mandy and Cameron, many are now asking: How many more lives must be lost before change happens?