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Reward for information in Kason Guyton's death now $20,000, BPD confirm eye witness

Posted at 10:42 AM, Mar 23, 2017
and last updated 2017-03-23 23:25:25-04

The reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspects in the murder of 5-year-old Kason Guyton is now $20,000.

In addition to the $10,000 reward offered by Secret Witness and the FBI, an additional $5,000 has been donated by Tejon Ranch and another $5,000 has been donated by American General Media and the Ralph Bailey Show.

BPD investigators have also confirmed there was an eye witness that saw the homicide. They believe the witness has information that would help identify the suspects.

Police are asking the witness to call BPD.

Anyone with information can call Secret Witness 24 hours a day at 661-322-4040.

Information can also be provided anonymously through text message by simply entering 274637 into your phone and text BPDCRIMES along with the message. 

Citizens can also call the dedicated phone line at 661-326-3553 or the lead investigator Detective Keegan Gavin at 661-326-3557.

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