Robert Archuleta‑Smith, 25, was killed during a violent home invasion at a residence in Lathrop, California, on April 15, 2018. When Archuleta‑Smith tried to flee, Menesses pursued and fatally shot him.

Menesses reportedly stole a vehicle from the home and led police on a high‑speed pursuit that ended in a multi‑car collision and his apprehension. The case was transferred from juvenile court to adult court; Menesses was prosecuted on multiple counts including first‑degree murder, using a firearm causing death, first‑degree residential burglary, residential robbery, assault with a firearm, false imprisonment, and evading a peace officer. In September 2024 he was convicted of first‑degree murder and related felonies, with sentencing set for November 18, 2024.

Does anyone have information about Robert’s life in Lathrop or about the events of April 15, 2018, that could help clarify what happened?