Merced County detectives identify homicide victim, ask for public's help

ByBenjamin Kirk KFSN logo
Friday, April 13, 2018
Man found dead on the side of Highway 165 in Merced County
The Merced County Sheriff's Office says a passerby found the body on the side of Highway 165 near Williams Ave around 1 pm Wednesday.
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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Merced County Sheriff's Office said the body 34-year-old of Israel Gutierrez of Modesto was found in Hilmar last week.



Israel Gutierrez of Modesto
Israel Gutierrez of Modesto


Gutierrez was found in the area of Williams Avenue and Highway 165 on Wednesday, April 4th.



Investigators are asking for the public's help in solving the case. If you have any information regarding the homicide, you are asked to call Detective Bonilla at (209) 564-0407.

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