BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A man was arrested in connection to a double homicide that happened in east Bakersfield in late May.
The suspect was identified as Kenneth Calloway Macklin, 59, according to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office. Macklin was arrested Tuesday.
Macklin was arrested in connection to a double homicide reported in the area of Eucalyptus Drive on May 25.
One of the victims was identified as Marcelino Rodriguez, 61, of Bakersfield. The second victim has not been identified by the Kern County Coroner’s Office.
Macklin is scheduled to appear in court Thursday afternoon.
KCSO is investigating this case, the community is asked to call 661-861-3110 if they may have any additional details.
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