A second suspect was arrested in the kidnapping and killing of a California family of four, including an 8-month-old, authorities announced Friday.
All four bodies of a missing California family were found dead after a masked suspect kidnapped them at gunpoint earlier this week, authorities said.kidnapping and killing of a California family of fourAlberto Salgado, 41, was arrested on charges of criminal conspiracy and destroying evidence.
Warnke did not share the condition of the adults’ remains and said it was unclear how the baby died. He said the child had no visible trauma and an autopsy will be conducted. Relatives of the deceased family told investigators that Jesus Salgado, 48, had sent angry text messages or emails to the family about a year ago after working with their trucking business, Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke told The Associated Press.
Jesus Salgado was previously convicted of first-degree robbery with the use of a firearm in Merced County, attempted false imprisonment and an attempt to prevent or dissuade a victim or witness. Sentenced to 11 years in state prison in that case, he was released in 2015 and discharged from parole three years later, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He also has a conviction for possession of a controlled substance, the department said.
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