October 31, 2025 – Unincorporated Hayward, CA – Alameda County Sheriff's Office officials report that they have ACSO Zachary Jacksonreopened the 1993 murder case of Zachary

Jackson following the discovery of new evidence.

On June 17, 1993, 30-year-old Zachary Jackson, a native of Modesto, was found shot to death inside his home in unincorporated Hayward, CA. The case has remained unsolved for more than three decades.

Detectives from the Cold Case Unit, in partnership with other law enforcement agencies, have developed new leads based on this evidence, creating fresh momentum in the investigation.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is committed to reviewing cold cases and utilizing all available resources to help bring justice to victims and their families and to hold offenders accountable, no matter how long it takes.

Based on the new leads, detectives believe there are people in the community who have knowledge of those responsible for Jackson's murder. The Sheriff's Office is encouraging anyone with information regarding this case to contact us.

Those with information can contact the Alameda County Sheriff's Office through the following channels:

  • Lead Investigator: Detective Patrick Smyth at (510) 667-7538
  • Tip Line: (510) 667-3636
  • Website: Leave an anonymous tip at alamedasheriff.gov under the "community" tab

This is an active and ongoing investigation, and we will continue to ask for help to solve this case.

Source & photo: Alameda County Sheriff's Office