- Tuesday November 10th, 2026 :: 09:01 a.m. PST
Seeking Information regarding Homicide Investigation
The Kern County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from anyone who has information related to the murder of Hector Prado Jr. On 10/23/25, he was found deceased in an open field southwest of the intersection of Lerdo Highway and Wildwood Road. Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Plaza at (661) 861-3110 or Kern Secret Witness at (661)322-4040.
Address/Location
Kern County Sheriff's Office - Public Information Officer
1350 Norris Rd
Bakersfield, CA 93308
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-861-3110
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SHERIFFPIO followed by your message, to 888777
