MADERA - The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for their assistance obtaining information surrounding the circumstances of the suspicious death of Martin “Junior” Tapia in December of last year. There is information Junior was at a party in the La Vina area of Madera County at the time of his death.
Junior’s body was then moved to the location where he was later found. Detectives would like to speak with individuals who may have attended the party, or who may have knowledge of how he was transported to the other location. MCSO is asking for anyone with information about this incident to call (559) 675-7770 and ask to speak with Detective Corporal R. Gutierrez or Detective L. Padgett. If you wish to remain anonymous, information may be provided to Valley Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP. Crime Stoppers pay up to a $3,000 cash reward for any information leading to an arrest and conviction in a crime, called into their tip line or made on their website.
Sheriff's officials urge anyone who may have information to assist with the investigation into Junior’s death to come forward and help us provide closure to his family and loved ones.
