Lucas Josh Amiama, a 23-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, was found dead on April 17, 2018, in Burbank, California. His body, along with those of his 21-year-old brother Jan Carlos Amiama and another unidentified man, was discovered in a Jeep SUV parked in an industrial area of Burbank. The Los Angeles County Coroner's office determined that Lucas and his brother died from multiple gunshot wounds to the head.
The vehicle, which had Tennessee plates, was reported to have been parked in the area for some time before a parking enforcement officer noticed a foul odor emanating from it and discovered the bodies inside.
The investigation into the deaths of the Amiama brothers revealed that they had been reported missing from Bakersfield along with a third man named Carlos Lopez. The homicide investigation led authorities to a property in the Riverside-area community of Jurupa Valley. Evidence found at this location suggested that the crime likely occurred under the jurisdiction of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. As a result, the Riverside County Central Homicide Unit took the lead on the investigation, with Burbank police continuing to cooperate.
The case remains under investigation, with authorities working to piece together the events leading up to the murders. No arrests have been reported, and the identities of any potential suspects have not been disclosed. The investigation has involved multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Burbank Police Department and the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, as they seek to uncover the motive behind the killings and bring those responsible to justice.
