March 30, 2024 - Madera County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) officials report following a lengthy, detailed investigation into the suspicious death of 40 year old Nicole Kunz on February 15, 2024, Madera County Sheriff’s Detectives arrested Lenny Sciacca,60, of Visalia for her murder.
On two separate occasions, MCSO Detectives served search warrants at Sciacca’s Visalia residence. Based on evidence recovered from these searches, he was detained and later arrested on March 29, 2024. He has been booked into the Madera County Jail on charges of first degree murder.
Sheriff Tyson Pogue states, “I am immensely grateful for the dedication and meticulous investigation by our Investigations Unit. Their tireless efforts to uncover the true circumstances surrounding Ms. Kunz’s death are commendable. We offer our condolences to her family and friends as they mourn their loss.”
Source: Madera County Sheriff's Office
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