04/16/2026
On March 18, 2026, a Madera County jury convicted Vicente Jasso of first-degree murder and found true the special circumstance allegation that the murder was committed during the commission of a kidnapping. Today, April 16, 2026, the Honorable Ernest LiCalsi sentenced Jasso to life without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 25 years to life and 4 years 4 months in state prison.
The Madera County District Attorney’s Office would like to recognize and thank the Madera County Sheriff’s Office for their hard work, dedication, and tenacity in bringing this case to justice. While there are too many individuals to name, we would like to extend special thanks to Corporal Eric Grijalva, Sergeant Miguel Hernandez, ID Technician Daniella Romero, and District Attorney Investigator Derek LaFontaine for their significant contributions.
Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Camacho family as they continue to navigate this unimaginable loss. We are grateful to the victim’s family for their strength, courage, and continued involvement throughout this case.
This case was prosecuted by Supervising Deputy District Attorney Brooke Bergman and Deputy District Attorney Teju Olubeko.
