DNA technology offers another lead in the Cold Case of Juanita Francisco 15 years later
November 30, 2025 – Kern County Sheriff’s Office officials have released a new cold case video in the unsolved 2010 murder
of Juanita Francisco, a cherished member of our community and the heart behind the former La Especial bakery, now known as Juanita’s Bakery.
Juanita was more than a baker. She was known for her kindness, generosity, and warm spirit that welcomed everyone who walked through her doors. Her bakery was a place of joy, where lasting memories were made and shared…