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Franklin Cibula shot dead
Originally published 2:40 p.m. Tuesday
Retired attorney Franklin Stephen Cibula was found at his home Tuesday with a gunshot wound to the chest.
Sources said he was found about midday and pronounced dead a short time later at a local hospital.
Police were investigating all possibilities, including homicide.
A relatively quiet investigation had been under way into possible felony-level financial fraud, sources said.
Cibula, 66, 67, was a fourth-generation Redding resident with a distinctive personality and a colorful history. He once survived major injuries from driving a car off a cliff near Tahoe, had served a bit of misdemeanor time in jail over a fracas with authorities on behalf of a client, and had various other encounters through the years. He had heart surgery about a year ago.
He had spent some four decades practicing business, personal injury and real estate law.
His son, Mark Cibula, 40, also is an attorney and serves on the Shasta County Board of Supervisors. His law office said the family would have no comment at this time.
Father and son practiced together for many years until Franklin Cibula resigned from the state bar earlier this year rather than face disciplinary charges.
Franklin Cibula attended local schools, graduating from Shasta High in 1958. He was further educated at Princeton University and UC Berkeley School of Law.
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Kelly, This is truly a shock that such a notable man, Franklin Cibula has died.
My sympathy to his family. What a loss of a fixture in Shasta County in the court rooms.
He’ll be missed.
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That is very sad news. What a shock to his family and friends. Another reminder to hold each other close.
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WTHeck????
Not Okay.
What is it going to take before people in our community understand that it is NOT OKAY to end someone’s life?
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What a sad report….and thanks,
Ron
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I am so sorry to hear of Franklin’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his son Mark, his brother Alvin and all of Franklin’s family. Such a sad, sad event…
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I feel shocked beyond belief…
My heart goes out to Mark, Heather and their beautiful kids… what a violent & senseless loss for them…
As sad as it is, I truly thank you, Kelly & Doni et al, for the news…
I would much rather get it from you than the RS.
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To Mark, Heather and the children:
My sincere condolences. Franklin was a “warrior”.
Kirsten
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To Mark, Heather, Sadie and Hunter,
I’m so sorry to hear of Grandpa’s passing.
Terry
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Very sad report. Also, very disturbing.
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