Francisco Jesus Cuenca Bernal was 15 when he was found dead in the early morning hours of Friday, March 3, 2023, in West Valley City, Utah. He was discovered inside a crashed vehicle and had suffered multiple gunshot wounds; the scene was initially reported as a car crash before investigators classified the case as a homicide.

Family members identified Francisco at the scene. His mother, Yessica Bernal, described him as her world who messaged her every morning and every night. He is remembered by his parents and two brothers as a charming, strong-willed boy, and a makeshift memorial grew at the crash site as relatives and the community mourned.

West Valley City police collected evidence at the scene, including shell casings, and appealed to the public for information. No arrests or suspects have been announced and the investigation remains ongoing. If anyone has information about Francisco or the events of March 3, 2023, please come forward.