Max Weinreb, 21, of Mill Valley, California, was killed on August 31, 2014, in a hotel room at the Vagabond Inn on Cleveland Avenue in Santa Rosa. Weinreb had arranged to sell 10 pounds of marijuana and met two men identified as Donald Paul Parker and David Edward Espinal for the transaction.

A friend who was present said Espinal stalled, then reached into his waistband, prompting the friend to flee; witnesses heard three shots and saw two men leave the room carrying a large garbage bag, one identified as Parker. Espinal later admitted to shooting Weinreb but claimed self-defense, alleging Weinreb drew a weapon first. Parker and Espinal were arrested, charged with first-degree murder, found guilty, and sentenced to life without possibility of parole.

Did anyone in the area that night see activity near the Vagabond Inn or know more about who accompanied Weinreb that evening?