Andrew Vicente, a 24-year-old man, was tragically found dead on July 14, 2015, in Norwalk, California. He was discovered with gunshot wounds in his home on the 12300 block of Gettysburg Drive. His father, Walter Vicente, aged 49, was also found dead with gunshot wounds in the same residence. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department received a call about the bodies from one of Walter Vicente's other sons, who had come to pick up his car.
Both men were pronounced dead at the scene, and the autopsies were pending at the time.
The investigation revealed no signs of robbery or forced entry, and no weapon was found at the scene. Andrew Vicente was found in a bedroom, while his father's body was located in the living room. The neighborhood was described as a blue-collar, middle-class area, and both men were well-liked by their neighbors. Walter Vicente was estranged from his wife and owned a plumbing business, where Andrew also worked.
Despite extensive investigations, the authorities were unable to determine a motive for the murders. There were no personal or business disputes, vendettas, or other clues that could explain the killings. The family dog was unharmed, and nothing appeared to be stolen from the home. The case remained at a standstill, with no suspects or leads identified. The city of Norwalk and the county Board of Supervisors offered a combined reward of $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the killer or killers.
The lack of motive and suspects left the family and community in shock and grief. Walter Vicente, a U.S. Army veteran, and his son Andrew were known for their love of music and plans to expand their plumbing business. The family pleaded for help from the public to find the people responsible for taking the lives of Walter and Andrew Vicente. The investigation continued, but as of the latest updates, no arrests had been made, and the case remained unsolved.
