On October 13, 1999, 27-year-old Jesse Esparza was shot and killed at his home in the Spring Valley Lake community of Victorville, California. He was at home caring for his three young children when someone knocked on the door; after answering, Jesse was fatally shot. His children were present during the incident.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department opened a homicide investigation but made no immediate arrests and the case went cold. No public resolution has been reported.

Anyone who knew Jesse, was in Spring Valley Lake on October 13, 1999, or has information that could help solve this homicide is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Detail at 387-3589 or provide an anonymous tip through WE TIP at 1-800-78-CRIME.