DATE. Serial Killer Suspected Of Murdering Convicted Child Rapist Inside endobj He was also sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for three counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted second-degree murder. Kern County Coroner/Sheriff. Mortuary & Funeral Home Information 2023 The County of Kern, CA Public Works | Staff Login | Feedback, Building Inspection Office Locations & Hours, 2023 The County of Kern, CA Public Works |. Public Records Requests | Kern County, CA _____ HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE * CHAPTER 3 * CUSTODY AND DUTY OF INTERMENT . Coroner | KCSO @Rq8w]T! Coroner Frequently Asked Questions In Kern County, the Sheriff is elected to serve as the Sheriff-Coroner-Public Administrator with each role having distinct authorities and functions. Contact Information. Kern County News - ABC7 Los Angeles Kern County Family 12/14. The Coroner is mandated by law to investigate and determine the cause and manner of death for people who pass away in Kern County pursuant to California Government Code Section 27491 and Health and Safety Code Section 102850, including all violent, sudden or unusual deaths. Kern County had a grand total of 492 overdose deaths for all drugs in 2021, according to the coroner. According to a press release from the Kern County Fire Department, Case succumbed to injuries from an accidental fire on March 2, 2021. Release Form. The RC currently processes incoming persons throughout counties in California within a 90-day period compiling criminal records and sentence histories to determine classification score and institutional placement. 2 0 obj . Contact: OPEC Press Office OPEC@cdcr.ca.gov, Copyright 2023 California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation. Kristin Davis. 228,231. 2,465. A 9-year-old boy died while riding a motorized bicycle in Arvin, the Kern County coroner said Thursday. Riverside. Monday-Friday: 8:00AM-5:00PM; Saturday-Sunday: CLOSED, get driving directions from your location, Kern County Assessor-Recorder's Office Vital Records, Kern County Assessor-Recorder's Office Website, Kern County Marriage Certificates & Records. <> Coroner's Office 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Adoptive parents plead not guilty to killing missing . Dec 15, 2021. View map of Kern County Medical Examiner & Coroner, and get driving directions from your location. Officers found remains believed to be those of an adult under the Chester Avenue bridge, police added. BPD launches homicide investigation into skeletal remains found along Kern County Coroner/Sheriff. 'We have to do something': Kern County coroner finally gets to move Want the news delivered straight to your inbox? Displaying 1 - 1 of 1. Name Kern County Medical Examiner & Coroner Address 1832 Flower Street Bakersfield, California, 93305 Phone 661-868-0100 Fax 661-868-0147 The primary function of Deputy Coroner investigators and forensic pathologists is to determine the cause and manner of death by conducting thorough medicolegal death investigations through specialized examination of the deceased and the associated evidence. Chief Mullins, 21-26 4.2.21 Joint DA CSLB Unlicensed Contractor Sting Operation, 21-25 3.30.21 Trial Attempt Murder Conviciton Benjamin Avalos MF013980A, 21-24 3.25.21 Murder Resentencing - Susan Clevenger SC081856B, 21-23 3.25.21 California Supreme Court Ruling on Bail, 21-22 3.23.21 Trial Homicide Conviction Kyle Winchell MF013235A, 21-21 3.19.21 Custodial Child Abduction Arrest and Child Returned, 21-20 3.18.21 Request for Assistance - Child Abduction, 21-19 3.15.21 Brookdale Senior Living Lawsuit Filed, 21-18 3.12.21 Homicide Case Resolution Paul Lujan BF178486A, 21-17 3.10.21 Trial Murder Conviction Carlos Carrillo BF180529A, 21-16 3.10.21 Trial Murder Conviction Jose Gonzalez BF165899A, 21-15 3.5.21 Trial Forcible Rape Conviction Robinson BF174379A, 21-14 3.5.21 Trial Domestic Violence Conviction Jason Quigley LF012937A, 21-13 3.4.21 Sentencing of Frankie Ramos and David Moore, 2021 3.3.21 Murder Trial Acquittal and DA Warning - Michael Johnson BF174002A, 21-12 2.19.2021 Sexual Assault Trial Conviction BF169612A Gilbert Barriga, 21-11 2.18.2021 Robbery Trial Conviction BF180331A Kenneth Coffia-Avery, 21-10 2.17.2021 Two Hazardous Waste Case Resolutions, 21-09 2.16.2021 Attempted Murder Trial Conviction BF181410A Jason Estrada, 21-08 2.10.2021 Jury Trial Conviction BF171318A Derek Adam, 21-07 2.09.2021 Court Orders Stop to LADA Gascon Policies, 21-06 2.09.2021 Worker's Compensation Fraud Filing BF184135A Ava McLean, 21-05 2.05.2021 Jury Trial Conviction BF177578A Steven Hernandez, 21-04 1.29.2021 Human Trafficking Jury Trial Conviction, 21-03 1.20.2021 Murder Jury Trial Conviction BF171316 Joel Rodriguez, 21-02 1.19.2021 DA Zimmer Warns Against Unlawful Activity Ahead of 1-20-21, 21-01 1.12.2021 DA Zimmer Supports CDAA Stance Against LADA Policies, 20-46 11.17.20 Trial Conviction and Sentencing Roque Larios, 20-45 11.12.20 Jury Murder Trial Conviction; Marvinesha Johnson BF177708 A, 20-44 11.09.20 OTS Grant Awarded to Kern County District Attorney's Office, 20-41 10.28.2020 Jury Trial Conviction - Julio Angel Torrez Jr BF176040A, 20-40 10.21.2020 Media Release People v. Matthew Norwood and Brittney Collins MF013183AB, 20-39 10.08.2020 Arson Trial Conviction - Daniel Moler BF171636A, 20-37 9.29.2020 Homicide Trial Conviction -- Eddie Leyva BF167356A, 20-36 9.16.2020 Sentencing of Leslie Chance BF166441A, 20-35 9.11.2020 Victim Services for Las Vegas Route 91 Harvest Festival Survivors, 20-34 9.1.2020 Jury Trial Conviction: People v. Cesar Valenzuela Soto: LF012329A, 20-33 9.1.2020 Murder Trial Conviction: People v. Kaleb Kessinger: BF172058A, 20-32 8.28.2020 Judge Dellostritto Strikes Firearm Enhancements In Sentencing Isaiah Marshall; case BF 179287A. Superior Court of California County of Kern. { y]o#D=]r }MixpNf8S4W@3)7i7+ K{LCN[Fe).*{&P6u+hpu>0k. The Kern County Medical Examiner & Coroner creates death records that can be used in criminal investigations, to resolve insurance claims, or to monitor Bakersfield public health. PRESS RELEASES. Last month, the CDC reported there were 6,000 deaths last year and roughly 10,000 in 2021 - a 43% increase. They also work with Kern County police and sheriff's offices to investigate suspicious or violent deaths. Michelle Louise Taylor, 54, of Bakersfield was found at 7:10 a.m. at a home in the 1200 block of Arthur Court, a coroner's office news release said. <>/Metadata 278 0 R/ViewerPreferences 279 0 R>> }HK'%8uby'j '6;Jqhngb&$k;uHEjYJ%nAhTrhx6^`U=0kLNT4J>CS#/4=A&j,PP7n8li})hu[\4BW48Xv`J#l~tRk,\t(~m^$1PNqhOgJWNJqwSz;+Z ,y7l*!.F(%*6quFH R`mlZ==.@yavmdq)V7HlJ'cl&xmD w@"5:YcviIH0qc="o. endobj 2023 Kern Valley Sun. Corner Records - Kern County Public Works E-Filing; Grand Jury Signup; Judicial Records Request; . Acres: 44,828 acres (based on infrared flight) Containment: 8% Start Date: September 10, 2021 Cause: Lightning Jurisdiction: Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park Resources: 1,780 personnel including: 49 crews, 72 engines, 39 water tenders, 32 dozers and 22 helicopters The KNP Complex in the Sequoia National Park was originally two fires from lightning occurring on September . Escobar, 51, shared a cell at North Kern State Prison in Delano with Juan Villanueva, whose death is being investigated as a homicide, said a statement from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Find 7 external resources related to Kern County Medical Examiner & Coroner. At the time of its construction, Kern County's population was around 350,000 and the coroner averaged 1,800 cases per year. Lr>5TB)yR2#|JSTUJi"[|@Y!mj0_s KCFM Presents the 26th Annual Camp Fair in April! Press Releases. Kern County Public Works, in partnership with Caltrans District 6, will be hosting a Clean California Tire Drop Offon Saturday, February 18, 2023,from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (or until capacity is, Update: Due to current weather conditions, the Lamont Bulky Waste Collection Event has been postponed until further notice. % KCFD Promotes 24 Fire Engineers. xc`````bPr40`(f`8 &*Ssi w Hello Happy Empowered Mama: Stephanie Sheffield Shares Homeschooling Insight. About Us Contact Us 1 0 obj 8Gfbq\V%?H~P`2e/41fJ~l}5E!g' |}*`f}x/?|# cpbHqHlq@UfgfJ[T;#xF)X>I5!1S!=xv@Mtz69@m*Np3q9HIm2/0/8x 1'_e`X=taF0#Ku >TC:P7_oJ}amoo#htZX9TIE^P.m |`x The Coroner is mandated by law to investigate and determine the cause and manner of death for people who pass away in Kern County pursuant to California Government Code Section 27491 and Health and Safety Code Section 102850, including all violent, sudden or unusual deaths. Copyright 2023 KCSO. dv}0C[wu@lK7Us|?`3?nnp<<5U Z T#w>al8Y-)5FN!b*R(@N,*{f w5:I?1~>tZ*o>8;@b;2O)r| |3%jPw? The coroner's office reports local deaths associated with the illicit opioid last year were 232, and 85% increase over 2020's total of 125. By Art Benavidez. Every Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri through 05/26/2023. Wednesday, September 21, 2022 10-10:45 a.m.: Ceremony Northwest corner of the Rasmussen Senior Centers, Kern County Public Works will be at the Kern County Career Expo on Saturday, September 17. Please join us in congratulating the following Kern County Firefighters on their promotion to the rank of Fire Engineer. Serial Killer Suspected Of Murdering Convicted Child Rapist Inside District Attorney Declares "No Confidence" In Judge To Handle Future Criminal Cases, 20-31 8.21.2020 Murder Conviction: BF166772: Tobin Phillips, 20-30 8.14.2020 Case Resolution: People v. Armani Bonner et.al, BF175531CDE, 20-29 8.11.2020 Case Resolution: People v. Richard Castleberry, BF176870A, 20-28 8.6.2020 Case Resolution: People v Logan August & Derrick Penney, BF173608AB, 20-27 8.5.2020 No Charges To Be Filed Against BPD Assistant Chief Evan Demestihas, 20-26 7.24.20 Felony Case Filed Against Local CHP Officer: BF 181810 A: Brian Pardue, 20-25 7.17.20 SVU Jury Trial Convictions Delgadillo and Grayson, 20-23 7.9.20 Jury Trial Conviction Hiram Salcedo BF173870A, 20-22 6.29.20 Governor Commutes Sentence of Another Kern County Murderer, Dwayne Allen, 20-21 6.22.20 Jury Trial Conviction James Henderson BF 178576A, 20-20 6.19.20 Isaiah Marshall Jury Trial Conviction, 20-19 6.15.20 Carmax Settlement Agreement, 20-18 5.27.20 Murder Charges filed in 'Bakersfield 3' case, 20-14 4.6.20 Profiteering and Price Gouging Changes, 20-13 3.31.2020 Steven Bradley Commutation, 20-12 3.20.20 Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Hotlines Active, 20-11 3.16.20 Price Gouging Press Release, 20-10 3.12.2020 Murder Conviction - Joseline Rodriguez BF174081A, 20-09 3.3.2020 Murder Conviction - Daniel Mejia, 20-08 2.28.20 False Documents Conviction - Scot Kimble, 20-07 2.26.20 Fraud Conviction - Gabriel Gallardo BF176611A, 20-06 2.14.20 Murder Conviction - Derek Connell, 20-05 2.10.2020 Sexual Assault Trial Conviction: People v. Hilario Viruncruz BF173639A, 20-04 2.5.2020 Sexual Assault Conviction: People v. Clifford Bunn MF013335A, 20-03 1.30.2020 Murder Conviction Leslie Chance BF166441A, 20-02 1.16.2020 Case Resolution: Public Official Financial Conflict-of-Interest, Leticia Perez Case BM922667A, 20-01 1.10.2020 Felony Conviction James Davies MF013419A, #63 12.17.2019 Joint CSLB KCDA Contractor Sting Operation Results, #62 12.13.2019 Armando Villanueva Jury Trial Conviction, #61 12.12.2019 Conviction Richard Williford - Public Official Conflict of Interest, #60 11-22-19 Lyle Martin Appointed Chief District Attorney Investigator, #59 11-22-19 Vanessa Wolfe Murder Conviction, #58 11-21-19 Luis Pineda Murder Conviction, #57 11-7-19 Death Verdict for Convicted Murderer Miguel Crespo, #56 11-5-19 Jury Trial Conviction for Gang Related Shooting DF013443AB, #55 11-1-2019 Grand Jury PC187 Indictment Carlos Reveles BF178692A, #54 10-25-2019 Office of Traffic Safety Grant, #53 10-23-2019 Sexual Assault Conviction Kevin Cordray BF170827A, #52 10-8-2019 CRC Environmental Settlement, #51 9-30-2019 Pep Boys Hazardous Waste Settlement, #50 9-19-19 Nunez and Rojas Murder Convictions BF 171239AB, #49 9-10-2019 Murder Conviction Jaime Perez, #48 9-6-19 Joint Statement from DA Zimmer and Mayor Goh regarding 2020 initiative, #47 9-3-2019 Murder Conviction Daniel McKie, #45 8-27-2019 Marquis Chandler Murder Conviction, #44 Jury Trial Murder Conviction: Anthony Laws, #43 Jury Trial Murder Conviction: Thomas Santiago, #41 8-6-19 Jury Trial Conviction: Abel Rios: Sexual Abuse, #40 8-2-2019 Jury Trial Conviction: Torture and Domestic Violence, People v- Richard Rodriguez MF013128A, #39 7-30-19 Conviction Gregorio Lomeli Nunez, #38 7-29-19 Jury Trial Conviction: David Anthony, #37 7-19-2019 Orozco Aggravated Mayhem Conviction, #36 Wendell Scott pleas to First Degree Murder and Life without Parole sentence, #35 7-12-2019 Press Release: EASTSIDE RAPIST BILLY RAY JOHNSON APPEAL DENIED, #33 Press Release 7-2-2019 Kern County DA files lawsuit against Calmini Products Inc-, #31 June 14, 2019 Jeffrey Tapia 187 conviction, #30 6-13-2019 Carlos Garcia Jr- 187 conviction, #29 6-11-2019 Arson Conviction Damon Franklin BF169853A, #28 6-5-2019 Kern County Jury Finds Prentice Foreman Guilty, #27 Press Release 5-29-2019 CHP OIS on Hwy- 99, #26 Press Release Cannabis community allegations, #24 Press Release, Conviction, People v- Vincent C- Moroyoque, BF169110A, #23 Press Release Conviction on Second Degree Murder, People v Daniel Rhoads BF174783A, #22 Press Release - Conviction on Second Degree Murder, People v- Jesus Rodriguez BF168564A, Press Release 4-16-2019 Donna Crick Plea BF174619A, 4-5-2019 Jose Lara Attempted Murder BF166835A, 3-29-2019 Murder Conviction Montano Montano Jasso, 3-27-2019 Murder Conviction Travis Smoot BF164149A, 3-19-2019 Murder Conviction Miguel Jaime BF173707A, 3-15-2019 Civil Settlement Patel and Zazueta, 3-14-2019 Press Release Sutton & Weat Conviction, 3-13-2019 DA Zimmer's response to Governor suspending death penalty, 3-8-2019 Press Release Michael Beardsley 187 conviction, 2-28-2019 Beant Dhillon Murder Charges BF175768, Press Release 2-26-2019 Shannon Perkins Child Abuse conviction, Press Release 2-21-2019 Murder charges for Louie Perez and Daniel Animas BF174766, Press Release 2-15-2019 Elaine Rosa charges filed, Press Release 2-12-2019 Vivint Settlement, Press Release 2-1-2019 Verdict Jose Fuentes rape of minor by force, 2019-1-30 Press Release Alejandro Gonzalez trial conviction Robbery with firearm, SB1391 Ruled Unconstitutional by Kern County Superior Court, DA Press Release: Accessories to murder of Newman PD Ronil Singh, Critical Incident Review, In-Custody Death Boron, Zachiah Pratt Arrested on Child Abduction Charges, DA's Office Awarded Special DUI Prosecution Grant, Jury Convicts Jeffrey Dean Enslow of 18 counts DV to igniting explosives, Elections Fraud and Perjury Charges Filed, KCDA REVIEW OF OIS IN DELANO DECEMBER 2017, Robert Mickal Byas Sentenced to 16 yrs plus 25 years to life, DA Review of In Custody Death October 2016 involving BPD, Jury Convicts Eldrick Richmond of 1st Degree Murder, Jury Convicts Rigoberto Sanchez of 1st Degree Murder and Attempted Murder, Jury Convicts Gang-member Jose Garcia, Jr- of 1st Degree Murder while Lying in Wait, Jury Convicts Guillermo Vasquez & Nicky Carrillo 1st degree murder/Gang charges, Jury Convicts Dennis Williams of multiple DV assaults (while on bail for same), Jury Convicts Daniel Razo Garcia of 1st Degree Murder during a Robbery, Jury Convicts Brandon Robinson of Multiple Sexual Assault Charges, OIS Tehachapi PD Capital Hills Dr May 2017 Justified, Jury Convicts Carlos Cervantes 1st degree murderX2- he attempts to leave court, Albert Montano aka Lamberto Montano Arrested and Fraud Alert, Jury Convicts Troy Sanders 1st Degree Murder and gang charges, OIS Review BPD Dec 2015 S- Haley - Justified, OIS Review KCSO July 2016 in Rosamond found Justified, Jury Convicts Haliki Green, Jr- rape in concert, etc Facing 50 years to life, Settlement Against Aida DeGuzman for Unlicensed Board & Care Facility, DA Press Conference Statement re Not Charging ICE Agents with VC 31 for Delano crash, DA will not re-try Vicente Benavides after reversal of death penalty, Charge of Involuntary Manslaughter filed Against Pama Mgt Inc for death of infant, Jury convicts James, Magana & Gonzalez 1st Degree Home Invasion, Juan Francisco Lopez 1st Degree Murder Sentenced to Life w/o parole, Robert Henry Dominguez Sentenced to 105 years to life 1st Degree Murder, Felony DUI Vertical Prosecution Unit Closed 1000th Case, Jury Convicts Barry Hanner of Grand Theft and Contracting w/o License, Jury Convicts Julian Escamilla of Lewd Acts & Forced acts on Child Under 14, Louis Magee Jr sentenced to 14 YTL, Attempt Murder, Stalking, Viol Court Order, Felony Charges filed against Richard Williford re Mountain Meadows Comm Serv, Garry Vansant Convicted of Misdemeanor Vehicular Manslaughter, Press Conference Statement - OIS Dec 2016 Silver Birch, Bakersfield, Family Justice Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 3-7-2019 Press Release Sentencing Jose Fuentes rape of minor by force.