The Bakersfield 3 refers to the mysterious disappearance and deaths of three individuals from Bakersfield, California, in 2018. Micah Holsonbake, James Kulstad, and Baylee Despot went missing within two months of each other, and their cases are believed to be connected.
In March 2018, Micah Holsonbake disappeared, and parts of his arm were later found in the Kern River. In April, James Kulstad was shot and killed in southwest Bakersfield. Baylee Despot, who was associated with both men, vanished at the end of April. The circumstances surrounding their cases have led to widespread speculation about the involvement of criminal activity, possibly related to drugs or illegal firearms.
The Bakersfield Police Department, along with other law enforcement agencies, has been investigating the cases, which have drawn significant media attention and public interest. Despite ongoing investigations, many questions remain unanswered, and the full story behind the Bakersfield 3 remains shrouded in mystery. Family members and the community have been actively seeking information and advocating for justice, but as of my knowledge cutoff in 2023, the cases have not been fully resolved, and the fate of Baylee Despot remains unknown.
