Jose Guerrero, an American serial killer and rapist, was detained in Madera, California, from 1995 to 1998. He kidnapped and murdered three women and tried to kill a fourth. His crimes went undiscovered for nearly six years until DNA evidence connected him to the murders after he was convicted of a DUI violation. Guerrero's victims were primarily women in a high-prostitution neighborhood. His arrest in 1999 resulted in incriminating comments about violent crimes. In 2004, DNA evidence connected him to the murder of Tamara Hernandez. His trial began in 2009, and he was found guilty on three charges of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder. He remains on death row, awaiting execution, despite California Governor Gavin Newsom's moratorium on executions in 2019.
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Jose Guerrero: Overview of Crimes and Conviction
Background Information
Jose Guerrero, born in 1973, is an American serial killer and rapist who operated in Madera, California, between 1995 and 1998. He is known for abducting and murdering three women while attempting to kill a fourth. His crimes remained unsolved for nearly six years until DNA evidence linked him to the murders after he was incarcerated for a DUI offense.
Victims Guerrero’s victims were primarily women he encountered in an area known for high levels of prostitution. However, not all of his victims were involved in sex work. The confirmed victims include:
Julie Ann Woodley: Found dead on April 23, 1995, her body showed signs of rape, sodomyi, and gunshot wounds.
Evelyn Estrada: Survived an attempted murder on November 28, 1995, where she was kidnapped and attacked but managed to escape despite sustaining serious injuries.
Sharlene Fowler: Discovered on July 14, 1998; she had been strangled to death.
Tamara Hernandez: Abducted on November 22, 1998; her body was found later that night.
Arrest and Investigation
Guerrero’s arrest occurred in 1999 when he was jailed for drunk driving. While serving his sentence at Wasco State Prison, he made incriminating statements about committing violent crimes. In 2004, DNA testing linked him to the murder of Tamara Hernandez just before his scheduled release from prison. Following this revelation, he was charged with multiple counts of murder.
Trial and Sentencing
Guerrero’s trial began in March 2009 after being deemed competent to stand trial. The case garnered significant media attention due to its severity and the nature of the crimes committed. After a ten-day trial, Guerrero was convicted on three counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in April 2009.
The jury recommended the death penalty due to the brutal nature of Guerrero’s crimes. In June 2009, he was sentenced to death by Judge W. De Groot at San Quentin State Prison.
Current Status
As of January 2025, Jose Guerrero remains on death row awaiting execution; however, California Governor Gavin Newsom imposed a moratorium on executions in the state in 2019.
The information provided outlines the timeline of events surrounding Jose Guerrero’s criminal activities leading up to his conviction and current status as a death row inmate.
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