HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010_07_18_Garcia Family Murder Investigation
BAKERSFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE Greg Williamson, Chief of Police ________________________________________________________________________ Contact: Sergeant Mary DeGeare Public
Information Officer 661-326-3803 mdegeare@Bakersfieldpd.us FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2010 The Bakersfield Police Department is currently searching for two adults and three children
connected to a suspicious death. (Photos below) On 7/18/10, at 9:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a deceased child at a residence in the 5900 block of Summer Country Drive.
Officers met with a female relative of the residents there who are identified as: Alberto Garcia, Hispanic male, 26 years old, 6’0” tall, 210 pounds, dark shaved hair, having a tattoo
of a girl on his left arm and “Maria Garcia” on his chest and, Carla Mariela Garcia aka Torres, Hispanic female, 26 years old, having black hair and brown eyes. Upon arrival, officers
located a deceased 3 year old inside the residence as well as a 4 year old who was sleeping. At this time, police are searching for Alberto Garcia and Carla Garcia who are wanted for
felony child endangerment and questioning in the death of the 3 year old. Police also need to check the welfare of three additional children believed to be with Alberto Garcia and Carla
Garcia. Those children are identified as Carlos Joe Sobalvarro, male 9 years old. Crystal Garcia, female 5 years old. Alberto Garcia Jr. male 4 years old. The family vehicle is a White
1997 Ford Expedition California License 5FLC681 with a Gold Eddie Bauer package and 17 inch rims. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is urged to call the Bakersfield
Police Department at 661-327-7111.
Alberto Garcia and Carla Garcia Carlos Joe Solvalvarro and Crystal Garcia