David Gonzalez-Olmos, 54, was found dead in his vehicle on April 11, 2020, in Lamont, California. The Kern County Coroner’s Office reports he was discovered at the intersection of South Comanche Drive and East Panama Road at about 10:16 p.m., and a postmortem exam determined the cause of death to be a gunshot wound to the back. His death was classified as a homicide and the Kern County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation and asked anyone with information to come forward.

The case prompted increased patrols in Lamont while investigators collected evidence and pursued leads. Subsequent court proceedings resulted in a guilty verdict by a Kern County jury in the Lamont-area murder; the trial included testimony about the defendant’s prior violent behavior and presentation of evidence the jury found persuasive.

If anyone knew David, saw activity near South Comanche Drive and East Panama Road on April 11, 2020, or has information that could relate to the case, please share what is known.