Jonathan Brian "Jon" Ford, a well-known businessman from Round Mountain, California, was tragically shot to death on March 12, 2007, at the age of 47. Ford, who owned the Golden Bear Store & Deli in Round Mountain and My-T-Fine Foods in Bella Vista, was found dead in his home on Mountain School Road. Despite extensive investigations, the case remains one of Shasta County's most perplexing unsolved murders.
The investigation into Jon Ford's death has been extensive but has yielded few concrete leads. On the morning of his murder, Ford was discovered shot multiple times inside his home. The Shasta County Sheriff's Office conducted a thorough investigation, including fingerprinting, interviews, and searches of Ford's properties and those of his family members. Despite these efforts, no clear motive or suspect has been identified. The case has frustrated investigators, who have described it as one of the most challenging they have encountered.
In the years following Ford's death, there have been several developments in the case. In 2010, a Shasta County judge signed a warrant allowing investigators to search Ford's home and businesses, as well as the homes of his widow, Julie Renee Ford, and his son, Hamilton Chase Ford. This warrant was issued on the same day that another of Ford's sons, Nathaniel Ford, was sentenced to prison for a separate felony assault charge. Despite these searches and the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made in connection with Jon Ford's murder.
The Ford family has remained hopeful that the case will eventually be solved. They have cooperated with investigators and have offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of Jon Ford's killer. However, as time passes, the likelihood of solving the case diminishes. The Shasta County Sheriff's Office continues to follow up on new leads and information, but the case remains open and unsolved.
