GOSHEN, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Goshen father and step-grandfather have been arrested for the death and ongoing sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl.
The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office says the girl died in the hospital on January 16 after her family found her unresponsive at home.
Deputies reported finding several signs that showed the girl had died from severe neglect.
During an investigation, detectives say they learned the girl had been repeatedly sexually abused by her father, 50-year-old Raymond Pena, and step-grandfather, 64-year-old Brett Minkler.
Investigators say Pena and Minkler had also been sexually abusing another young girl.
Pena and Minkler were arrested on March 1, 2024 and booked into the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Adult Pre-Trail Facility.
They are both facing charges of homicide and felony child abuse resulting in death.
Detectives say they are still working to identify other girls who frequently spent time at the suspects’ home.
Anyone with information is asked to call Sergeant S. Olmos and Detective J. Haro at (559) 733-6218.
You can remain anonymous by calling or texting (559) 725-4194.
