November 11, 2026 – Kern County Sheriff's Office officials report that they are seeking help from anyone who has information related to the murder of Hector Prado Jr.

On October 23, 2025, 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.

Source & photo: Kern County Sheriff's Office