Gang member Garcia, girlfriend due back in court in December in escape case

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Francisco Garcia, sentenced this week for two gang-related shootings, isn’t heading to prison just yet.

The 22-year-old still has a case pending in connection with his escape from custody last month.

Both Garcia and his girlfriend, Elektra Espinoza, had a preliminary hearing postponed Friday to Dec. 18.

Espinoza, 20, is accused of helping Garcia upon his escape from custody after he was taken to Kern Medical the night of Sept. 20…

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