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KCSO: Suspicious death in Caliente under investigation, unexplained trauma to victims body

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — UPDATE April 10:
A postmortem examination was performed and the cause and manner of death are pending further studies.
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KCSO is investigating a suspicious death that took place in Caliente, where a 82-year-old man was found deceased near 28099 J Street.

According to officials, Gary Griffen Allen was found dead just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 with unexplained trauma to his body. A postmortem examination will be performed to determine the cause and manner of his death.

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