Unsolved Cases

We are currently updating the unsolved cases portion of our website to reflect more current cases. Please contact the Police Department's "Tip Line" listed below if you have information on any case.

The following are brief summaries of unsolved murder cases the Delano Police Department is currently investigating. There is a substantial reward for any provided information later used to solve these open cases. Information can be left on the Police Department's "Tip Line", 24 hours a day 661-721-3369.

1. Case 20-02167
Homicide Victims: Elyana Saide Dorig and Makeliah Rayann Osorno 

On July 2^nd, 2020, the Delano Police Department began an investigation into the murders of Elyana Saide Dorig (12-year-old) and Makeliah Rayann Osorno (11-year-old). Both girls were at a family gathering when an unknown suspect walked up to the residence and began shooting. Both girls were struck by the gunfire and pronounced dead at the scene.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275 or Kern Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040. A reward of up to $10,000.00 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in this case.


2. Case 20-01978

Homicide Victim: Rene Rodriguez Jr. 

On June 16^th, 2020, the Delano Police Department began an investigation into the murder of 18-year-old Rene Rodriguez Jr. Rene Rodriguez Jr. was shot in the 1600 block of Ellington Street by unknown suspect(s). Rene Rodriguez Jr. was transported to a local hospital by his friends where he died from his injuries.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275 or Kern Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040. A reward of up to $10,000.00 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in this case.

3. Case 20-00401

Homicide Victim: Adam Rene Guillen

On January 31^st, 2020, the Delano Police Department began an investigation into the murder of 21-year-old Adam Rene Guillen. Guillen was shot multiple times by unknown suspects just west of the intersection at County Line Road and Hiett Avenue. Guillen was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275 or Kern Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040. A reward of up to $10,000.00 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in this case.

4.  Case 16-01787

Missing Person: Tessie Mangohig

Tessie Mangohig was last seen at her residence in the city of Delano on April 29^th, 2016. Delano Police led a lengthy large-scale search for Mangohig but have not been able to locate her. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275.

5. Case 13-05002 

Homicide Victim: Erika Padron Lango

On October 10^th, 2013, Erika Padron Lango was reported missing. Lango was later located in the Friant-Kern Canal just north of Woollomes Avenue on December 3^rd, 2013. Her death was later ruled a Homicide. The unknown suspect(s) remain outstanding.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275 or Kern Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040. A reward of up to $10,000 is offered for information leading to an arrest in this case.

6. Case 18-00767

Homicide Victim: Saul Vaca

On February 23^rd, 2018, the Delano Police Department began an investigation into the murder of 21-year-old Saul Vaca. Saul Vaca was in the rear yard of a residence in the 900 block of Belmont Street when unknown suspect(s) drove a car in the alley and fired several gunshots at Saul Vaca. Saul Vaca was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275 or Kern Secret Witness at (661) 322-4040. A reward of up to $10,000.00 is being offered for information leading to an arrest in this case.

7. Case 18-00737

Homicide Victim: Ramon Cabral

On February 21^st, 2018, victim Ramon Cabral and two others were sleeping inside of a parked vehicle at the 800 block of Jefferson Street in the alley. Cabral and a second victim were struck by gunfire. Cabral sustained multiple gunshot wounds and later succumbed to his injuries at Kern Medical Center. The unknown suspect(s) remain outstanding.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275.

8. Case 18-03351

Homicide Victims: Rodrigo Guillen Avalos and Manuel Madrigal Cervantes

On June 15^th, 2018, Rodrigo Guillen Avalos and Manuel Madrigal Cervantes were visiting a friend in the 1700 block of Ellington Street. The unknown suspect(s) walked into the driveway of the home and shot several times killing Avalos and Cervantes. The investigation revealed they may have been followed to the location from a local store. The unknown suspect(s) remain outstanding.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275.

9. Case 16-01771

Homicide Victim: Marcus Cardenas

On April 28^th, 2016, The Delano Police Department was dispatched to the area of 8th Avenue and Ellington Street regarding shots fired. On arrival, officers located Marcus Cardenas suffering from a gunshot wound. Marcus Cardenas was transported to local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The unknown suspect(s) remain outstanding.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275.

10. Case 14-04253

Homicide Victims: Shawn Michael Pantoja, Ricardo Arredondo, and Alberto Juan Gonzalez

On October 25^th, 2014, The Delano Police Department was called to the area of 7th Avenue and Fremont Street regarding a possible single vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers discovered a brown 2001 Mitsubishi Galant had collided with a fence in the area. Officers observed the Galant had multiple gunshot holes. Inside the Galant, officers discovered Shawn Michael Pantoja, Ricardo Arredondo, and Alberto Juan Gonzalez had sustained gunshot wounds. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The unknown suspect(s) remain outstanding.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275.

 

11. Case 07-0441

Homicide Victim: Miguel Angel Cortez

On January 27^th, 2007, The Delano Police Department was called to the area of 900 Austin Street regarding possible shots fired in the area. Officers arrived at the 1000 block of Austin Street where they located eighteen-year-old Miguel Angel Cortez. Cortez was seated in a parked vehicle conversing with a friend when unknown suspect(s) drove-by in an unknown dark colored passenger vehicle. The unknown suspect(s) fired from the moving vehicle killing Cortez.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275.

12. Case 07-01694

Homicide Victim: Steven Justin Fierro

On March 24^th, 2007, The Delano Police Department was called to the 300 block of Catalina Place regarding a possible shooting. Fierro and three males were outside of the residence when an unknown blue or green vehicle drove by with unknown suspect(s) opening fire.
Fierro (14 years old) gunshot wounds resulting in his death. The three other males suffered gunshot wounds and survived. The unknown suspect(s) remain outstanding.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275.

13. Case 06-06801

Homicide Victim: Edgar Lara Gonzalez

On November 18^th, 2016, The Delano Police Department was called to the 1100 block of Quincy Street regarding a possible shooting. Investigators learned two brothers were in the rear yard of the residence when an unknown suspect(s) entered shooting and killing Edgar Gonzalez. The suspect was seen leaving the area in an unknown type of vehicle. The suspect was believed to be a passenger in the fleeing vehicle which had been waiting in the alley.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275.

14. Case 06-02343

Homicide Victim: Esequiel Perez

On April 22^nd, 2006, The Delano Police Department was called to the area of 12^th Ave and Fremont Street regarding possible shots fired in the area. They arrived in the area and contacted two male victims. Witnesses reported a white passenger vehicle was seen driving parallel to the victim vehicle. Suspects in the white vehicle discharged several gunshots into the victim vehicle. Both male victims sustained gunshot wounds. The driver transported the two to Delano Regional Medical Center where Perez succumbed to his injuries. The unknown suspect(s) remain outstanding.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275.


15. Case 06-01773

Homicide Victim: Michael Bowers and Danilo Caraan

On March 24^th, 2006, The Delano Police Department was called to the area of 16^th Avenue and Princeton Street regarding possible shots fired. Officers arrived on scene and found two victims, Michael Bowers and Danilo Caraan. Witnesses reported the two victims were sitting in front of a residence located at the corner of 16th Avenue and Princeton Street when a primer-colored vehicle arrived at the residence. Two unknown male suspects exited the vehicle and produced handguns as they approached Bowers and Caraan. They shot both Bowers and Caraan at close range.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Delano Police Department at (661) 720-2275.