Fernando Hernandez was 34 when he was found dead in Huntington Beach, California, on April 30, 2018. Authorities said his body showed multiple injuries and treated the case as suspicious, prompting an immediate homicide investigation.

Investigators interviewed several people and encountered conflicting witness statements and limited physical evidence. One person described in reports as having a history of violent behavior and a possible personal motive was arrested after authorities linked them to the scene with circumstantial evidence. The case went to trial amid intense public interest; the prosecution relied on that circumstantial link while the defense argued the evidence was insufficient.

A jury returned a guilty verdict in the matter. If anyone knew Fernando, his movements in Huntington Beach around April 30, 2018, or has information that hasn’t been shared with investigators, please come forward.