Justice Served: Conviction Reached in the Tragic Murder of Xyrone March-Walker
Justice Served: Conviction Reached in the Tragic Murder of Xyrone March-Walker
Fernando Gonzalez
Published: January 12, 2025 | Updated: January 12, 2025 1 minute read
Xyrone March-Walker
BELLINGHAM, WA – Over two years have passed since the community of Bellingham was shaken by the heartbreaking loss of Xyrone March-Walker. Known by many as a friend, father, brother, son, and grandson, Xyrone was killed while attending a party in downtown Bellingham with his sister and friends.
On January 9, 2025, a step towards justice was taken. Brian Andy Pantoja has been convicted for the murder of Xyrone March-Walker, receiving a sentence of approximately 21 years in prison for second-degree murder. The sentence accounts for time served pre-sentencing, as per RCW 9.94A.505, with jail authorities calculating the exact time served specifically for this case, including any transport time under the same conditions.
While this conviction provides some closure, the void left by Xyrone’s absence remains a constant reminder of our loss. His impact on our community will never be forgotten.
Fernando Gonzalez founded Bellingham Metro News (BMN) in 2019, leveraging years of experience in digital content creation and grassroots journalism. His journey began in 2013 with a YouTube channel that grew to over 11,000 subscribers, featuring video game commentary and vlog content.
In 2014, Fernando launched intGBN, a news page on Facebook that gained over 2,000 followers. By 2017, he was volunteering for Whatcom Breaking News, where he reported on developing situations using a handheld scanner. The skills he gained from this experience became instrumental in BMN’s early success.
Fernando covers diverse topics, including crime, local news, business developments, and new establishments. He’s recognized as the driving force behind BMN’s online publication, producing bodycam commentaries, retail theft news, and the popular “What’s Coming to Whatcom County” series.
Beyond BMN, Fernando leads other ventures, including Portland Breaking News, Seattle Metro News, BMN Global News, and Fernslist: Washington State, solidifying his role as a key figure in regional journalism.
