Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Veniesha Hanks death by force case profile photo

Veniesha Latrice Hanks

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated Dec 15, 2023

Victim Details

Veniesha Latrice Hanks

Female

White / Caucasian

Bakersfield

CA

2023-12-15

31

Veniesha

Latrice Hanks

07/13/2026

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On December 15, 2023, 31-year-old mother of three, Veniesha Latrice Hanks, was found dead from a gunshot wound in the 5000 block of Evanston Court in Bakersfield, California. The tragic incident has left her family and community in deep mourning. Hanks was known for her vibrant personality and her love for her daughters, aged 12, 6, and 1. Her mother, Vesha Cobb, expressed profound grief, noting that their plans to spend Christmas together were shattered by this unexpected loss.

In the ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Veniesha Latrice Hanks, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Links to Additional Sources (8)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • KGET 17: Family mourns mother of three found dead in SW Bakersfield neighborhood
  • KERO 23 ABC News Bakersfield: Funeral service honors the life of Veniesha Hanks
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 6 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    I’ve been reading through all the updates, and something that really stands out to me is the impac... ...Read More
    03/25/2024
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Veniesha Latrice Hanks

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in
    GoFundMe fundraiser

    Other Cases from Bakersfield, California

    Dellanira Sanchez Baltazar death by force case in Bakersfield, CA

    Dellanira Sanchez Baltazar

    Death: Nov 08, 2021
    Dellanira Sanchez Baltazar, aged 56, was found dead on November 8, 2021, in her apartment in Bakersf s ...Read More
    Destiny Nicole Freeman death by force case in Bakersfield, CA

    Destiny Nicole Freeman

    Death: Jul 23, 2019
    Destiny Nicole Freeman, a 30-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, tragically lost her life e ...Read More
    April Trujillo Salinas death by force case in Bakersfield, CA

    April Trujillo Salinas

    Death: Oct 16, 2023
    On October 16, 2023, in Bakersfield, California, 36-year-old April Trujillo Salinas and her 17-month t ...Read More
    Winnie A. Smith death by force case in Bakersfield, CA

    Winnie A. Smith

    Death: Jul 10, 2021
    Winnie A. Smith, aged 83, was tragically killed on July 10, 2021, in Bakersfield, California. Her de d ...Read More
    Candis Breanne Beckemeyer death by force case in Bakersfield, CA

    Candis Breanne Beckemeyer

    Death: Apr 22, 2018
    Candis Breanne Beckemeyer, a 15-year-old from Shafter, California, tragically lost her life on April i ...Read More
    Priscilla Sheree De Luna death by force case in Bakersfield, CA

    Priscilla Sheree De Luna

    Death: Feb 15, 2016
    Priscilla Sheree De Luna, aged 33, tragically lost her life on February 15, 2016, in Bakersfield, Ca C ...Read More
    Adelina Martinez death by force case in Bakersfield, CA

    Adelina Martinez

    Death: Feb 02, 2018
    Adelina Ibarra Martinez, a 36-year-old woman from Bakersfield, California, was found dead on Februar a ...Read More