Wave of Violence Hits Kern County: 5 Dead in Multiple Unsolved Cases
Bakersfield, Calif. — Authorities in Kern County, California, are grappling with a grim series of investigations following the discovery of five deceased individuals at four different locations in a span of just 48 hours. Investigations are ongoing into incidents classified as potential homicides, a murder-suicide, and a deadly hit-and-run, reflecting a troubling surge in violent episodes within the region. The string of deaths began in the early hours of a Friday when Bakersfield police were …