BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) \u2014 A Kern County jury found Luis Villachana guilty of first-degree murder after he tracked his stolen motorcycle to an Oildale home in August 2024.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors say Villachana located his stolen bike at the home, went inside armed with a gun, and assaulted a roommate.<\/p>\n
When the roommate’s mother, Ruth Ann Cummings, arrived at the home, Villachana shot and killed her inside her vehicle.<\/p>\n
Villachana faces up to 50 years to life, plus 24 years and 4 months in prison. A judge is expected to sentence him in August.<\/p>\n
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