by BakersfieldNow Staff
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — A man faces up to 25 years to life in prison after being convicted of killing an elderly man back in June 2025 in east Bakersfield.
The Kern County District Attorney’s Office said on January 28, 2026, a Kern County jury found Jason Aguilar Garibay guilty of first-degree murder, elder abuse, and great bodily injury on someone over 70.
The DA’s office said in the early morning hours of June 2, 2025, Garibay confronted another tenant of the room and board facility where they were both living. According to Bakersfield police, it happened in the 400 block of South Williams Street.
Garibay got control of the victim, 74-year-old Domingo Trevino, kicking and stomping his head more than 20 times while on the ground, according to the DA’s office. Garibay stopped his assault briefly to get a third tenant to see his behavior.
After returning to the scene, Garibay continued stomping on Trevino. Eventually, Garibay ceased his attack and went to his room upstairs. Trevino was pronounced dead on scene.
The DA’s office said he suffered massive trauma to his head and neck as a result of kicking and stomping. In a release, it said, “The scene was covered in blood and the stairs upon which Mr. Trevino was killed, were broken by the force caused by Garibay. “
Garibay was taken out of the apartment when law enforcement arrived. During an interview with law enforcement, Garibay admitted to the crime and stated that he intended to kill Trevino, according to the DA’s office. The DA’s office said Garibay also stated that it was his choice to kill Trevino and that he was proud of what he did.
District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer commented, “Elders in our community are particularly vulnerable and therefore more prone to being targeted by abusers. This act was among the most serious cases of elder abuse our community has witnessed, resulting in a devastating outcome. Our office is committed to pursuing justice through sentencing and ensuring that Garibay pays for the life he took.”
Garibay’s sentencing is set for February 27, 2026, where he faces up to 25 years to life in prison.
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