Stacy Fry dies in fatal Humboldt County stabbing

Stacy Fry dies in fatal Humboldt County stabbing

Fatal Humboldt County stabbing death of Stacy Fry – Obituary

Stacy Fry, 45, of Willow Creek, succumbed to injuries sustained in a violent stabbing on the evening of January 8, 2026. Authorities in Humboldt County are actively searching for the suspect, Cody Benjamin Sides, a 45-year-old resident with a criminal record that includes a previous attempted murder charge.

The incident left Fry with life-threatening wounds, requiring emergency surgery to repair damage to her stomach, colon, and pancreas. She was hospitalized immediately following the attack and remained in critical condition.

Fry’s family has launched a fundraiser to help cover her medical expenses, noting that she was already facing financial difficulties while recovering from back surgery earlier this year. The length of her recovery remains uncertain as she continues to receive medical care.

Law enforcement urges anyone with information regarding the suspect or the crime to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office.