Fresno Cold Case Detectives Arrest Suspect in 2019 Murder

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 10 months ago on

July 24, 2024

Fresno County detectives have arrested Angel Romero (left), 29, on charges related to the 2019 murder of Andres Cardenas, 75, following new evidence linking him to the crime. (Fresno County SO)

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The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit has arrested Angel Romero, 29, of Fresno, in connection with the 2019 gun homicide of Andres Cardenas, 75, of Dinuba.

Romero was arrested Sunday and booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges of murder, possession of cocaine for sale, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. His bail is set at $1.575 million.

The case dates back to March 23, 2019, when deputies discovered Cardenas fatally shot in a plum orchard near East Springfield and Alta Avenues in Reedley. Cardenas, a long-time farm worker, was working on his family’s ranch when he was killed.

Investigators say that Romero, then 24, shot Cardenas during a robbery attempt.

Got a Tip?

Authorities seek additional information. Anyone with details about the case is encouraged to contact Sheriff’s Detective Juan Galindo at (559) 600-8215 or Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-7867. Tips can also be submitted online at www.valleycrimestoppers.org.

http://www.valleycrimestoppers.org

Tipsters may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward. Reference case No. 19-4016.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.