During the investigation into the killing of Kason Guyton, Bakersfield Police Sgt. Robert Pair said he listened to wiretaps involving Jonathan Knight almost every day.
- Investigators explain wiretaps involved in Kason Guyton murder investigation.
- Prosecution played recorded calls highlighting Knight’s alleged involvement.
During the investigation into the killing of Kason Guyton, Bakersfield Police Sgt. Robert Pair said he listened to wiretaps involving Jonathan Knight almost every day.
Pair was among several investigators who testified Monday in Knight’s trial. Knight is charged with the car-to-car shooting that killed 5-year-old Guyton on February 23, 2017.
Prosecutor Eric Smith played a recording of one of the recorded calls investigators tapped between Knight and Kiera Hosey, a witness interviewed by police in the days following the shooting. During the call, Hosey brings up being questioned by the police and is audibly upset at Knight.
While much of the call played in court Monday was difficult to discern, Smith argued during opening statements that these wiretaps were going to be used as evidence of Knight’s alleged involvement in gang activities and shootings. In one other recording on March 13, 2017, Knight is heard saying, “Yea I can’t keep doing shootings and just think it’s going to be cool.”