Two arrested for homicide in burning death near Walnut Grove

Two arrested for homicide in burning death near Walnut Grove

The Sacramento Sheriff’s Department has arrested two people in connection with a homicide investigation in Walnut Grove. 27-year-old Martin Chavez and 26-year-old Martitsa Guerrero were both arrested and charged with felony murder.

Deputies responded to a report of a burn victim around 8 am on Monday morning in the 14600 block of Isleton Road. Deputies arrived to find a shed that had burned and a male burn victim a short distance away. The 28 year old victim was transported to the hospital where he later died of his injuries. Investigators believed the man was intentionally set on fire. A pickup was found a short distance away that detectives believed was connected to the homicide.

Detectives are asking anyone with information relating to this incident, to please contact the Sheriff’s Office at (916) 874-5115 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at (916) 443-HELP. Tip information may also be left anonymously at www.sacsheriff.com or by calling (916) 874-TIPS (8477).

Photos courtesy of the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department