Arrest Made in Double Homicide Investigation
June 20, 2023 - Madera County Sheriff’s Office officials report that detectives have dedicated all available resources to investigate the circumstances surrounding Sunday morning’s 
homicide and collaborated with allied agencies throughout the state to locate the wanted suspect, Francisco Trejo Ramirez.
On the evening of June 18, Federal law enforcement officials identified a Toyota Tacoma driven by an adult male, both of which matched the description of the BOL issued by MCSO. After obtaining a positive identification confirming the subject was Francisco Trejo Ramirez, officials took him into custody.
Madera County Sheriff’s Detectives traveled to the location and have taken custody of Ramirez. He will now be transported and booked in at the Madera County Jail for felony first degree murder.
The two deceased victims in this case have been identified as 33-year-old Jesus Gil, and his father, 60-year-old Jesus Gil Espinoza. The living victim is a male juvenile, whose name will not be released.
The Madera County Sheriff’s Office would like to extend our gratitude to Homeland Security Investigators and the Madera County District Attorney’s Office for their collaboration and professional courtesy throughout this investigation. We would also like to thank the multitude of law enforcement agencies who provided information and support in an effort to locate Trejo Ramirez. Finally, thank you to our media partners for their assistance in the widespread sharing of this case.
Source: Madera County Sheriff’s Office
