GoFundMe Launched To Cover Memorial Services Of Fan Who Killed Himself At Maryland Deathfest

Maryland Deathfest 2022 unfortunately saw the tragic suicide of 24-year old Axel

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James Markel (spelled "Markel" on the GoFundMe and "Markle" elsewhere, as noted by MetalSucks).

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A GoFundMe has since been launched to help cover his memorial service expenses and is

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seeking $15,000, of which nearly $10,000 has been covered. Donate here.

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"Hello! you may or may not know me- but you most likely know Pinky, or Gail.

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Her beautiful son, Axel James Markel, tragically took his own life on Friday at the Maryland death metal Deathfest.

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And it's been difficult on her and unexpectedly put a strain on the family.

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Anything you can do to assist this family in their time of stress and need is beyond greatly appreciated."

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Maryland Deathfest has also commented on the situation on their Facebook.

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