Emilio Chavez, 30, was killed on July 21, 2019, in Southeast Bakersfield. He was found on East Fairview Road with multiple gunshot wounds; the Kern County coroner ruled the death a homicide. On the same night Marbeli Garcia was found fatally shot at Rexland Acres Park. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene, and witnesses reported a white sedan driving away after the shootings.

Court documents describe that Gudelio Grande located Garcia at the park after having assaulted her days earlier. Garcia had been staying with a friend and met Chavez after returning to Bakersfield. Grande shot Garcia twice at the park and then chased Chavez, fatally shooting him on East Fairview Road. DNA testing linked Grande to the firearm and the gun was recovered hidden in his work locker. Grande was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder and faced sentencing on December 5, 2023.

Anyone with memories of Rexland Acres Park or the area around East Fairview Road on July 21, 2019, or who knew either victim, is urged to share information that might help others understand what happened.