Baylee Cheyanne Despot, 20, was last seen on April 24, 2018, in Bakersfield, California. She disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and her case has since been linked to two other high-profile cases, collectively known as the "Bakersfield 3." This group includes Despot, Micah Holsonbake, whose dismembered arm was found in a duffel bag, and James Kulstad, who was shot and killed just weeks before her disappearance.
Before going missing, Despot had faced several challenges in her life. After a brief marriage that ended in 2017, she became involved with new friends, drugs, and eventually moved in with her boyfriend, Matthew Queen. In the months leading up to her disappearance, she and Queen were arrested on weapons charges, and she had become embroiled in a complex web of criminal activity with Queen and Holsonbake. Authorities believe that Despot, along with Queen, was involved in Holsonbake's torture and murder, for which she has been charged despite her missing status.
Despot's disappearance remains unsolved, with many theories suggesting she may have fled after Holsonbake's death or possibly fell victim to foul play herself. Her family believes she might have been trying to leave Queen at the time she vanished, and there were reports that she could have been pregnant. Investigators continue to search for her, and she remains a missing person with an outstanding warrant related to Holsonbake’s murder.Last Seen: Apr 24, 2018
