Oct 22, 2024
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- A second man was found guilty of murder in the killing of an 18-year-old man during a robbery near an apartment complex in December 2020, officials said. Vincent Hines, 21, was found guilty of murder, second degree robbery and firearms charges in the Dec. 31, 2020 killing of Emmanuel Arechiga, the Kern County District Attorney's Office said. Emmanuel Arechiga Hines was 17 years old at the time of the killing, and his case was moved to adult criminal court in March. Jonathan Knight found guilty of murder in death of Kason Guyton An accomplice in the crime -- Anthony Daniel -- was found guilty in 2022 and sentenced to 69 years to life in prison. Prosecutors said Hines used Snapchat to set up Arechiga, who was looking to purchase a firearm from Hines. Hines and Daniel met Arechiga and Arechiga's girlfriend who were instructed to drive into an alley near Morin Court to complete the transaction. Once in the alley, Hines and Daniel demanded Arechiga hand over his car keys, phone and money at gunpoint, according to prosecutors. The vehicle rolled forward and Daniel fired a shot through a rear passenger window that struck Arechiga in the back. Prosecutors said Hines took Arechiga's wallet and he and Daniel fled from the scene. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Arechiga's girlfriend was able to dial 911 and managed to drive to a nearby park where Arechiga was pronounced dead. Hines is scheduled to be sentenced on Nov. 14 and faces up to 54 years to life in prison, according to the District Attorney's office.
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