The Kern County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from anyone who has information related to the murder of Hector Prado Jr.

The Kern County Sheriff's Office is seeking help from anyone who has information related to the murder of Hector Prado Jr. On 10/23/25, 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.