The two boys were reported missing from California City in 2020. The Department of Human Services revoked Deans parental rights and denied Moorers requests. Now, over a year after they were last seen, Trezell and Jacqueline have been arrested for their murders. They also face one misdemeanor count of making a false report of an emergency and could spend 30 years to life in prison, the district attorney said. Pair says they are keeping the case close to the vest, despite being accused of not working hard enough to find the boys because they are African American. The question now is where are the boys bodies? said Rosanna Wills, Orrin and Orsons biological cousin. pic.twitter.com/3VojKlE6yY. Four other children, two adopted and two biological children of the Wests, were placed in protective custody. Plantz says she only saw the man of the home coming and going at times. Orson West, 3, and Orrin West, 4, appear in images released by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Many questions remain surrounding their disappearance. Trial of adoptive parents of Orrin and Orson West to begin Photo by: 23ABC News Trezell and Jacqueline West, the adoptive parents of Orrin and Orson West, Since that initial investigation, Cal City PD, the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Kern County Sheriff's Office and BPD have assisted in the investigation. The boys' biological father, Charles Pettus, criticized the authorities for taking Orrin and Orson and placing them in the West's home and has filed a lawsuit against the county. All Rights Reserved. They searched and raised reward money, but little did they know, authorities had already uncovered a huge piece of the case. We're going through it.". It goes on to say Deans mother, Dana Moorer filed requests to have the boys placed with her. There was a scar. Their adoptive parents in California City, Trezell West and Jacqueline West reported to the Orrin West, 4, and Orson West, 3, went missing one year ago, Tuesday. No, Orrin and Orson West's bodies are not yet found but there is a rigid suspicion of death. Their bodies have not been found. The two brothers reportedly disappeared from Bakersfield, California in December of 2020 while playing in their backyard. The investigation has also revealed that they died three months before their adoptive parents reported them missing.. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. "As a matter of fact, there have been many, hundreds, of what we call no-body homicides prosecuted across the United States successfully.". As authorities dug deeper, questions began to arise as to whether or not the boys had ever even set foot in California City at all. Orrin and Orson Wests new parents, Trezell and Jacqueline West, were captured by experts on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Police have undergone multiple massive searches for the boys. Trezell told police that the boys wandered out of their California City, California backyard while he was gathering firewood. 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CAL CITY BOYS: Both adoptive parents charged and in custody, DA prosecutes Orrin, Orson West's adoptive parents, no bodies, Adoptive parents killed California brothers Orrin and Orson West months before reporting them missing, DA says, Adoptive parents charged with killing two California boys before reporting them missing, DA says, Father of Cal City missing boys files lawsuit against Kern County, state of California | KBAK, BREAKING: The adoptive parents of #missing 3 and 4 year-old California City boys speak for the first time Wednesday, after the boys went missing Monday night. She says she does not know how this injury occurred. "They didnt ask to come into this world to be treated like this," the boys' grandmother said. She said prosecutors requested the grand jury convene to hear evidence. "I don't believe the kids were ever here.". ", RELATED: Reward increases to $120K for missing CA toddlers; family says they're public targets. Authorities dug in the backyard. Pettus said. Police said the Wests were both charged on Tuesday with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of willful cruelty to a child. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. Orrin West Missing Since: Dec 21, 2020 Missing From: California City, CA DOB: Aug 4, 2016 Age Now: 4 Sex: Male Race: Black Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown Height: 3'0" Weight: 35 lbs Orson West Missing Since: Dec 21, 2020 Missing From: California City, CA DOB: Jun 11, 2017 Age Now: 3 Sex: Male Race: Black Hair Color: Black Eye Color: Brown And, they havent been found. Its painful to the family, these kids didnt have a chance in this world, so Im just, said Keisha Stevenson, a biological family friend, as she began to sob. pic.twitter.com/OD93te8F4O, Bakersfield resident Ryan Dean, the biological mother of the missing 3 and 4-year-old California City boys, is claiming foul play against her childrens' foster parents, Wednesday, two days after the children went missing. During the question-and-answer portion of the press conference, two reporters asked two different questions about the three-month gulf between the brothers alleged murders and their formally reported disappearance. Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, 'Dark details' about boyfriend of US swim champ who mysteriously died, Disturbing red flags of Lindsay Clancy's psychosis before she 'killed 3 kids', Mysterious powder swamps US skies as residents report dust-covered cars, Manson Family member's death 'not a relief' to model who avoided Sharon Tate attack, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Orson West (pictured) and his brother were reported missing in December of 2020, Credit: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, It was announced this week that Orson and Orrin (pictured) are believed to be dead, Their adoptive parents, Trezell (left) and Jacqueline West (right), were arrested, were last seen playing in the backyard of their home. Many of the missing pieces in this case started to fall in place over the last 24 hours. At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails to indulge in. Their adoptive parents, Trezell West, 35, and Jacqueline West, 32, claimed that the two boys disappeared from the backyard while playing. The District Attorneys office then presented information to the grand jury and the grand jury found there was sufficient evidence to hold Trezell and Jacqueline West responsible for these murders and they returned what was called a true bill, Zimmer said. The boys biological father, Charles Pettus had been home with the child. The adoptive parents thanked the community for the outpouring of support. 4-year-old Orrin and 3-year-old Orson West were reported missing on December 21, 2020 by their adoptive parents, Trezell and Jacqueline West. On Dec. 29, 2020, California City Police Chief Jon Walker announced foul play was suspected and said a second search of the home had been conducted and unidentified items seized for analysis. The biological family has informed us that there will be a candlelight vigil in honor of the boys Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Bell Courthouse. Some in the community turned on the Wests. I would think the same thing. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Bakersfield Police Chief discusses case of two California City boys missing since December | KGET 17. "There's never been any kids there," Plantz said. Robert Pair says they've heard it all. The FBI agents and the Bakersfield Police Department searched a field in Bakersfield for remains in March 2021. The boys were born to biological mother Ryan Dean, who lost custody after Orrin was found to have a severely broken and twisted femur bone. According to Trezell and Jacqueline West, the boys adoptive parents, The Bakersfield Police Department took over the investigation and in March about 50 officers and FBI agents scoured a dirt lot near Casa Loma Apartments. Violent crime is no stranger, but homicides remain relatively rare. MAR 3, 2021. Orrin and Orson West were reported missing on January 21st, 2020 by their adoptive parents and still haven't been found. The Wests are being held without bail and were also each charged with two counts of willful cruelty to a child as well as one count of filing an emergency false report. The judge ordered they be held without bail. RELATED: Search continues for missing California toddlers who disappeared days before Christmas. As CrimeOnline previously reported , Orson and Orrin West, ages 3 and 4, were last seen on December 21, 2020, at a home in the 10700 block of Aspen Avenue, in California City, at around 5:45 p.m., according to what their parents told police. Orrin and Orson West were reported missing from the West's California City home in December 2020. The biological parents of Orrin and Orson have taken legal action against the county, saying negligence by the Department of Human Services contributed to the boys deaths. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. He claimed in the lawsuit that Child Protective Services was negligent when they took his biological children away and placed them with a couple outside of friends and family. Investigators haven't released information about what led to the conclusion that the boys are no longer alive. Two brothers, Orson West, 3, and Orrin West, 4, went missing days before Christmas, on December 21, 2020. Attorney Waukeen McCoy said the suit was filed to help prevent other families from going through the suffering Dean has experienced. In this episode, we talk about the arrest, go over the indictment and discuss what we've learned so far. BPD said they are working closely with experts from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, along with 'technical experts' from the FBI. Their adoptive parents, Trezell West, 35, and Jacqueline West, 32, claimed that the two boys disappeared from the backyard while playing. The bodies of Orrin and Orson been found? He was released into her care, according to the claim, but days later was taken from her. The boys were declared dead by the Kern County District Attorney's Office last year even though their bodies have not been found. The truth has to and will come to light.. Orrin and Orson West's bodies have not been yet found by the authorities yet but the investigation has determined they have passed away. The Wests, who adopted the boys, gave aninterviewafter they vanished. A grand jury indicted the boys' adoptive parents this week, Kern District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer told reporters. Where are the boys? "To CPS, they need to take the proper precautions and getting the right parents to take care of the children," she said. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) The Bakersfield Police Department released a case update for the disappearance of Orrin and Orson West, who went missing on Dec. 21, 2020, in California City. Everyone concerned remains hopeful the boys will be found safe and sound before the holidays roll around yet again in a few months. Local businesses began offering rewards in early January 2021; by mid-March they totaled $125,000. Pettus has also filed suit and has a hearing scheduled for August. And, prosecutors say, their killers were the two people trusted with their safety and well-being their adoptive parents. [] This is not a resolution in this case and there will not be a resolution completely in this case until these boys are brought home. The adoptive parents Trezell and Jacqueline West said the boys were playing with chalk in the backyard when they suddenly went missing. Orrin (left) and Orson West. Trezell and Jacqueline West filed missing persons reports on December 21, 2020 in California City, claiming the boys were last seen playing in the backyard of their home. Trezell and Jacqueline West were indicted Tuesday on two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of cruelty to a child and falsely reporting an emergency. "It's sad. The case has been frustrating for detectives as they diligently work and try to follow up on possible credible tips while weeding out outlandish conspiracies. "There was a bruise around the neck. 67.205.29.114 The boys were declared dead by the Kern County District Ryan Dean, the boys mother, filed a claim the precursor to a lawsuit seeking $40 million. Additionally, grand jury transcripts and search warrants were sealed. The phrasing used by Zimmer saying the grand jury was convinced and it believed is not a legal standard used at trial, Hennessy said. Weve felt so helpless, and seeing everybody out here really looking and helping out really means a lot, Jacqueline West told media two days after the boys disappearance. and last updated 8:46 AM, Mar 02, 2022 BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) The Bakersfield Police Department released a case update for the disappearance of Orrin and All rights reserved. Orrin and Orson West were reported missing on January 21st, 2020 by their adoptive parents and still haven't been found. I searched a bunch of corners, I searched and searched and I called their names, said Trezell West, the adoptive father. The appearance will be one year to the day since the two were arrested and charged with six felony counts, including two counts of second-degree murder, in connection with the boys' disappearance. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. I can feel it.\"In response to her accusations, Trezol West told the station, \"That's understandable. The couple originally announced the Their adoptive parents maintain the brothers disappeared from their home's backyard Dec. 21 of last year. Around mid-February, KGET received word a couple vans had been spotted outside the California City home. "Nobody likes to be accused of that, but I think the product of the work when the truth comes to light is going to speak for itself. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Some of her concerns stem from what she said appeared to be injuries to one of the boy's bodies. The claims said Dean noticed her children had lost weight and seemed scared, and Orson had scratches on his face. On June 1, 2021, police gave an update detailing efforts that had been made to locate Orrin and Orson. Charles Pettus, Brenda's son and the biological father of Orson and Orrin, filed a lawsuit against Kern County and the state of California in late 2021. "To be handed out to dogs, as a figurative of speech. However, Robyn says she finds it bizarre the kids turned up missing from their adoptive parents' backyard, yet she never saw children playing in the yard and never noticed any children living at the home. Bakersfield Police Chief Greg Terry joined 17 News at Sunrise to discuss the case in the disappearance of 4-year-old Orrin and 3-year-old Orson West in California City, who have been missing since December. Why didnt CPS look into that?" It needs to be sharpened.". Charles Pettus, the biological father of Orrin and Orson, spoke with KGET in October, 10 months after their disappearance. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) Orrin and Orson West were first reported missing from their home in California City on Dec. 21, 2020. Nine months later, they remain missing. She blames the Wests for the boys' disappearance, saying, \"They did something. YouTuber Doug Hutton accused a neighbor of the Wests of being connected to the disappearance. According to BPD, in connection to this case, 83 people have been interviewed, 44 search warrants have been conducted on residences and electronic devices, 170 items have been seized, over 200 tips have been received, `16 mass area searches have been conducted and three searches have been conducted outside of California. At that point, 44 search warrants had been served, 83 people interviewed and 170 items seized. Jacqueline and Trezell West, the adoptive parents of Orrin and Orson West, will be in court on Wed, March 1. The couple said they scoured the neighborhood after noticing the boys were missing. Orrin and Orson, two toddlers were reported missing by their adoptive parents back in December 2020, at around the time of Christmas. He realized he left the gate open and conducted a frantic search of the neighborhood before calling 911, Trezell West told police. Despite not having the boys' remains, Zimmer is confident she has a strong case against the Wests. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Follow the article till the end to learn more. Judging from the video, it appeared the casually-dressed group was Kern Countys grand jury. pic.twitter.com/SFAztR0K54. Nine months later, they remain missing. Trezell and Jacqueline West detail the moments before and after the boys went missing. from all dreams January 6th - 17th 2021 daily uopdates athttps://briansprediction.com/orrin-and-orson-westfrom 6 dreamsOrrin and Orson West missing boys found at this exact location - very sad dream that does not have to happen - please look at this location again - he is not telling the truth and Law Enforcement have the wrong phone numbers, address and po box number - Central Park of California City CAOrrin and Orson West located - why did they no listen - the same area - look again - they know the phone is missing - arrest made - not an accident - overdose - I cannot stress enough - look again and for some reason, they may still be alive - I hope this is trueOrrin and Orson West found - news 4 alert - they just missed him - Victory Baptist Church in California City - behind this - numbers - same numbers as another dream - he did get firewood and he buried them 110 yards east of the church - look againOrrin and Orson West are being held by this woman - they are alive - she is going to kill them on March 14th 2021 - behind the apartment complex by the metal pole - look again - red marking with spray-paint - find them now - plastic bags - numbers - I hope they are still alive but past dreams seem to say otherwise.I will post new dreams daily athttps://briansprediction.com/orrin-and-orson-westuntil Orrin and Orson are located and this woman is arrested.Look again - it's still there - they had this with them - numbers - Orrin and Orson West - c park - look at the fence where it is broken - it's buried there - metal detector - arrests made in 12 days - the location in the phone is wrong - le have the shirt alreadycase at https://briansprediction.com/orrin-and-orson-westcase infoA California community is searching for answers in the disappearance of two brothers who vanished from their backyard.On Dec. 21, 3-year-old Orson and 4-year-old Orrin West were playing with chalk in their family's California City backyard. Wednesday, Kern County District Attorney Cynthia Zimmer revealed new details in the murder indictment handed down Tuesday along with the news we had all feared would be coming. Biological father of Orson and Orrin West remains hopeful 10 months after their disappearance from California City. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Our priority is to find out where our boys are and their safe return, the statement read. But the boys remained missing and no arrests were made. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) The adoptive parents of Orrin and Orson West, also known as Cincere and Classic Pettushave, have been assigned a courtroom for their upcoming trial and are set to be back in court for a hearing on Mon, Jan 30. Days after the arrests, defense lawyers Timothy Hennessy and Alekxia Torres-Stallings, representing Trezell and Jacqueline West, respectively, held a news conference where they accused the district attorney of misleading the public and preying on emotions. On March 1, the grand jury indicted Trezell and Jacqueline West on two counts of second-degree murder, two counts of child cruelty and falsely reporting an emergency. The West boys, 3-year-old Orson and 4-year-old Orrin, have been on the minds of law enforcement officers and the community for over five months now. Ms. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. He said the standard of proof at grand jury proceedings is much lower than the standard of being found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt required at trial. WebOrson west, and Orrin west were reported missing 12/21/2020 from California city located in Kern County, California. Orrin was taken from Dean on Nov. 13, 2016, after she returned home from work and found the then-3-month-old crying uncontrollably, the claim says. The Wests were arrested and held without bail, a development that sent shockwaves through the community. Orrin and Orson West's missing poster (Copy). Their adoptive parents, Trezell West, 35, and The answer to that is no,' Zimmer said. In November 2018, the claim said, Dean wrote a letter expressing her concerns about what she perceived as improper care her children were receiving while in the care of the Wests. Police and the FBI searched the Wests home and seized phones and other electronic devices. They Fourteen months ago, Jaqueline and Trezell West stood in front of their California City home and pleaded with the community to help search for their missing adopted boys. "I would like to emphasize that the fact that law enforcement has not found their bodies does not preclude a murder prosecution," she said. That question has become a rallying cry in the case. The FBI has also become involved in the investigation.No charges have been filed.Trezol and Jacqueline West have been cooperative, according to police, KGET reports. In June 2017, Dean gave birth to Orson. The foster system clearly failed here and so that is really our main goal.. Missing toddlers Orrin and Orson West are shown in undated family photos. It alleges the department unlawfully took the children and put them in harms way. Click to reveal These are babies. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. On March 8, in a move agreed to by both sides, a Kern County judge issued a gag order barring attorneys and their investigators and law enforcementfrom speaking about the case. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.According to KGET, authorities obtained a search warrant and have been gathering evidence from the family's home -- even digging up the backyard. The couple originally announced the disappearance of I dont want my kids to be deceased, I want them to come back home because my kids is all I got, Pettus said. Brothers Orson and Orrin West -- ages 3 and 4, respectively, were reported missing by their adoptive parents, Trezell and Jacqueline West. Located roughly 110 miles north of Los Angeles, California City is a desert community of roughly 14,000 people with Edwards Air Force Base, Mojave Air and Space Port and a prison as major employers. Pair says detectives conducted a search for the boys Thursday, but wouldn't provide details. She did not reveal how the boys were killed or other facts of the case. We now realize that the search for the boys began after the real tragedy had already occurred. She told The Sun that Child Protective Services (CPS) took the brothers, aged 3 and 4, from their biological parents right after birth. I saw them there, went into the house, came back out, didnt see them there.When his wife confirmed that she hadn't seen the boys either, panic set in.\"I realized that I left the back gate open and I panicked and came inside the house, searched the house, me and my wife. Orrin and Orson West's bodies have not been yet found by the authorities yet but the investigation has determined they have passed away. Jacqueline and Trezell are accused of killing the two young boys in December 2020. Many more questions still remain. BPD took over the investigation on March 1. Who is involved? In a 2021 interview, Jacqueline West said: "Everybody's making their own conclusions. A video sent to the station showed a group of people in casual dress examining the yard while deputies and men in suits stood nearby. Orrin was 4 years old and Orson was 3 at the time they vanished. CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (KABC) -- Just days before Christmas, Orrin West and his younger brother Orson were reported missing from their home in California City. They don't know anything. "I think they need to watch that system. So while news of two missing children was certainly alarming, searchers remained hopeful. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Then, on March 1, the adoptive parents were each charged with second-degree murder in connection with the boys' deaths. Police said this case "is not a cold case." Thats all I want, is to find my babies. "This morning, I'm saddened to announce that the investigation has revealed that Orrin and Orson West are deceased," said Zimmer. For more than a year, worried people all over the country have asked: Where are the boys?, The question now is where are the boys bodies? said Rosanna Wills, Orrin and Orsons biological cousin. Dean was informed that Kern County Human Services was removing [Orson] from her home, because [Orrin] had been removed, and they remove siblings together, the claim says. Knowing that Orrin and Orson West are actually dead is tugging at the heartstrings of many in the community. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. After my parents go, its just me and my kids., Grand jury hears evidence, Wests indicted. Trezell and Jacqueline West, the adoptive parents of Orrin and Orson West, appeared in court Thursday morning to be arraigned on two counts of 2nd-degree murder in a case that's drawn national attention. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 4-year-old Orrin West, left, and 3-year-old Orson West reportedly disappeared in fall 2020. "This is a hard one," he said. Officers were called and Hutton was cited for outstanding misdemeanor warrants and released, police said. He said he briefly went indoors and when he came back out the children were missing. BPD said a detective has been assigned as the full0time lead investigator along with a team of detectives and crime analysts. Jacqueline and Trezell are accused of killing the two young boys in December 2020. Hours before the arrest, Trezell West was tracked down by 17 News at a post office in Edison, witnesses report seeing him take-off in an RV that was found Tuesday evening about 17 miles west of Bakersfield, that is where the arrest took place. West/Watkins Family "We offered a reward out of our own pockets," the missing boys' uncle, Jamal Watkins, told ABC News. He looked skinny like he didnt eat. Vandals threw rocks at the home or attempted to break in. ! chanted participants in a February 2021 vigil in Bakersfield. It's heartbreaking and our whole community has been out searching for them and there's no trace of them," Plantz said. "Were trying to take it one day at a time," Pettus said of her family. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) The sun had sunk below the horizon and temperatures were dropping when Orrin and Orson West were reported missing from their California City home Dec. 21, 2020. Plantz lives directly behind the home the missing boys apparently shared with their adoptive parents. You have two missing kids and they're gone and you have to figure out what happened to them. 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