Celenna Sanchez, a 24-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, tragically lost her life on October 6, 2018. Her death was the result of a violent incident that occurred on October 4, 2018, in a home located on Lomita Drive. According to court documents, Celenna Sanchez and another victim, Jessie James John, were shot in the head by Louie Ricardo Perez, with the gun allegedly provided by Daniel Animas. The bodies of Sanchez and John were discovered by authorities on October 6, 2018.
The investigation revealed that Perez and Animas returned to the crime scene the following day and attempted to burn the bodies using rubbing alcohol.
The motive behind the killings appears to be linked to a dispute involving drug dealings and money owed. Perez, who was reportedly involved in selling drugs with one of the victims, overheard a negative comment about himself, which led to the fatal shootings. Both Perez and Animas were already in custody for another murder case involving the death of Victor Vasquez, who was found dead in a bathtub at an apartment complex in Bakersfield on December 4, 2018. In that case, Perez and Animas were accused of attempting to decapitate Vasquez.
The legal proceedings for the murders of Celenna Sanchez and Jessie James John have been ongoing. Perez and Animas faced multiple charges, including first-degree murder. Their bail was set at one million dollars each. The Kern County District Attorney's Office has been handling the prosecution, and the case has drawn significant attention due to the brutal nature of the crimes and the involvement of the suspects in multiple homicides. The investigation into the murders of Sanchez and John continues, as authorities seek to uncover all the details surrounding these tragic events.
