Family seeks justice as the search for Search for Alfredo Arredondo intensifies, reward offered
SAN BENITO COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) - The search is intensifying for a fugitive accused of killing a Hollister man four years ago.
That deadly shooting left a family in mourning while their loved one's killer is still on the loose.
A family pleading for the public's help in tracking down a killer.
"Our family's heart has been devastated beyond repair. Junior was my oldest son. He was a brother to two sisters and two brothers who miss him every single day," said Yolanda Beltran, mother of Adolfo Davila.
29-year-old Alfredo Arredondo is accused of ambushing Adolfo Davila, known as Junior, after an argument at a restaurant on April 5th, 2021
"For over four years, the sorry excuse of a man this coward has been in hiding, running from the truth that he murdered my son. He did not act alone in his escape. We know in our hearts that his family has been helping him," Beltan said.
Authorities believe Arredondo may have fled to Mexico, but he also has known ties to Merced, Modesto, and Hollister. The FBI considers him armed, dangerous, and a high escape risk.
"Some of the leads have come through family. And seeing what their movements are. So I'm pretty certain that we're going to have, quite a case against those that have helped him," said Sheriff Eric Taylor of San Benito County Sheriff's Office.
Junior's family stood alongside the FBI and the San Benito County Sheriff’s Office, renewing calls for justice
"To anyone who might know something. Please, if you don't see something. Look at our family's shattered lives. Look at a young boy growing up without his father," said Sheriff Taylor. "Those who have helped Alfredo evade capture. We have plenty of space in our jail, and we will come for you once we find him. You can help yourselves right now by doing the right thing and turning him in."
Friends and family remember Junior as an amazing dad and such a giver.
They're now starting a charitable foundation in his honor.
"My sister started with, like, these football pools and doing raffles, you know, and I told her we got to do this, you know, right the right way and start a foundation," said Junior's aunt Beatrice.
"Our family deserves justice for Junior. We deserve peace. We deserve the truth. And we will not stop until justice is served," said Beltran.
A reward is being offered for help in bringing the accused killer to justice.
The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information, and Junior's family is willing to match it for a total of $50,000.
