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Between 1996 and 2001, seven Bakersfield women were stabbed and slashed in horrific murders. The victims were poor. Some were prostitutes. The crimes were forgotten.
But one dedicated detective lived by the old cop philosophy, “Everybody counts.” He never gave up. When “divine intervention” connected the murders to the savage killing of a beloved community icon, everything changed.
This is the story of the victims. This is the story their families wanted told.
Special Report
A year-long investigation by KGET’s Olivia LaVoice asks:
does Bakersfield have a Secret Serial Killer?
Timeline
A step-by-step look at the timeline that could link a series of victims to one person.
Extended Interviews
See the extended interviews with the families and case workers involved in the case.
Case Files
Download a PDF of the case files of suspect Michael Charles Brown.
231 pages – 3.5MB
How This Story Happened
See how the Kathleen Heisey report and a chance phone call led to a year-long 17 News investigation.
About the Reporter
Learn how 17 News’ Olivia LaVoice has come to focus on cold cases and unsolved crimes.
If you have information that can help detectives with any of these cold cases, contact the
Bakersfield Police Department or the Secret Witness Hotline.
Bakersfield Police Department
661-327-7111
Secret Witness Hotline