Shoeprints on the Face | Bakersfield News

A 30-year-old inmate, Robert Hernandez, just got convicted of second-degree murder at Kern Valley State Prison after his shoeprints were found on the face and neck of his cellmate Jose Aviles, who died in September 2021. The autopsy revealed blunt force trauma and strangulation — and Hernandez’s self-defense story crumbled when he walked away with no injuries and evidence showed he tried to hide the body. The jury saw through it. Now, Hernandez faces an additional 35 years to life on top of his existing sentence for attempted murder, with sentencing set for August 14. The DA emphasized his violent history — and justice is finally catching up. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9b5d6fec1ed594c7