BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — “We are here because we need closure.” The family of Jose Arredondo, a prominent Bakersfield businessman, held a press conference, announcing a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for Arredondo’s murder.
Jose Arredondo, a U.S. citizen, was found dead in his condominium in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on July 16, 2019.
According to Associated Press, the Baja California Sur state prosecutors said they were called to a condominium after someone reported a dead body. It said the body “showed signs of blunt force trauma.”
The case remains unsolved. The family said it is an open and ongoing investigation.
“If anybody has information out there that would lead to having justice for Jose, there is a $100,000 reward that we are putting out as a family. $100,00 for anybody that can bring some information, that can bring justice to Jose, to bring closure to our family. Our family has not been able to get closure because we have no idea why Jose was murdered,” said Jose’s nephew, Angel Arredondo.
“We have been waiting and praying that justice is done in finding the persons responsible for my brother’s death,” said Laura Arredondo, sister of the victim. “The case remains stalled.”
Jose Arredondo’s portrait next to his casket, Thursday July 25, 2019. (KBAK/KBFX)
Jose was born and raised in Michoacan, Mexico, and then moved to Bakersfield.
In 1993, Arredondo bought a car lot in Bakersfield, which eventually became the site of Family Motors Acura. He eventually expanded his dealership group by adding Taft Family Motors, Family Used Cars, Delano Family Motors, Delano Family Motors Hyundai, Fillmore Family Motors, and Santa Paula Family Motors.
Jose has two children, including his son, Samuel Kim Arredondo, who is a Korean pop star.
Anyone with information is asked to call the confidential tip line at (888) 377-JOSE / (888) 377-5673. Tips can remain anonymous.
Information on the award can be found at justice4jose.org