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DEC 24, 2020
23ABC News on Twitter - Video
Neighbors chanting at the adoptive parents' home of Orrin and Orson West, the toddlers from Cal City who have been missing since Monday.

Catch up on the details here: Two Cal City boys still missing, backyard now a part of investigation (turnto23.com)

It's now day four in the search for missing 3 and 4-year-olds Orrin and Orson West in California City as police, the FBI and other agencies continue their investigation, which according to neighbors, is taking place in the adoptive parent's backyard.

The Cal City Police told 23ABC that this investigation is still on-going, and according to neighbors, Wednesday night there was a large police presence with law enforcement searching the backyard around 9 p.m.

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https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=675008509839721
 
DEC 24, 2020
Missing California City boys being investigated by FBI, multiple agencies | KMPH
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"Checked in yesterday and that's when we pulled up and saw the investigation going on and them digging in the backyard and...what we think was digging," WL, a neighbor, said. "They had jack hammers, and roto hammers going, lots of lights out."

LR says a local flew a drone while the digging was happening.

"I did look at the videos myself and what it looked like to me is they were sifting through fine dirt to find things and they would find things and they would put them in baggies," Romero, said.

She says they came out with bags and took them to the forensics team.

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DEC 25, 2020
Two boys in California City are still missing | News | avpress.com
“We have been working tirelessly, using every possible resource we can to try to locate the children,” the department said in a statement. “We ask for your patience and your prayers that we will safely bring this to a conclusion.”
 
DEC 25, 2020
Two boys in California City are still missing | News | avpress.com
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According to CCPD, the FBI began interviewing Trezell and Jacquelin West, the boys’ adoptive parents, on Tuesday and searched their home later that evening.

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“I realized that I left the back gate open and I panicked and came inside the house, searched the house, me and my wife,” Trezell West said. “Once that didn’t pan out, I got in the van, I looked down the street in both directions, it was getting dark, getting cold.”

Authorities have been searching the surrounding area for the boys since they went missing around 5:45 p.m. Monday. Volunteers have amassed to help, including the boy’s biological mother, Ryan Dean of Bakersfield.

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In a community advisory on Nixle, the department said the boys are believed to have left on foot.

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DEC 25, 2020
Search for missing Cal City boys continues on Christmas (turnto23.com)
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As of Friday, there were no updates as to what has happened to the three and four-year-old. That's why the community is still searching.

"We are still willing to get out there and find these little boys," said LR, another Cal City resident.

Over the past two days, neighbors have dropped off balloons, candles, and gifts at the adoptive parents' home in hopes of a Christmas miracle.

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California City Police have not confirmed if any arrests have been made or if this a criminal case. No matter what, the community is not giving up on the search.

"These are two little missing boys, and we need to get them back safely," said LR.
 
Orrin West | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
MISSING PERSON
Orrin West
Orrin-West-197408.jpg

MISSING SINCE: 12/21/2020
SEX: Male
DOB: 08/04/2016
RACE: Black
HEIGHT: 3
EYES: Brown
WEIGHT: 35 lbs.
HAIR: Black
AKA: Pettis, Sincere
CLOTHING: Black sweater and dark sweatpants
SCARS/MARKS/TATTOO: Fractured lower left leg
DENTAL X-RAYS AVAILABLE: No
Orrin is missing with his brother, Orson West (DOB: 6/11/2017) and they were last seen on December 21, 2020, in California City.

Orson West | State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General
MISSING PERSON
Orson West
Orson-West-197443.jpg

MISSING SINCE: 12/21/2020
SEX: Male
DOB: 06/11/2017
RACE: Black
HEIGHT: 2' 5"
EYES: Brown
WEIGHT: 40 lbs.
HAIR: Black
AKA: Pettis, Classic
CLOTHING: Black sweater, black or gray sweatpants
DENTAL X-RAYS AVAILABLE: No

Orson is missing with his brother, Orrin West (DOB: 8/4/2016) and they were last seen on December 21, 2020, in California City.
 
DEC 26, 2020
Community holds prayer vigil for two boys missing in California City | KGET 17
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City leaders have also helped in the search for these little boys.

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The mayor, a couple of police officers, and dozens of local residents came together to pray for justice.

“Anytime someone goes missing its a tragedy, but we have two small children here, that affects all of us,” Mayor O’Laughlin said. “I’ve seen such an outpouring of care and love. People have been out here 24 hours a day since the beginning.”

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DEC 28, 2020
Adoptive parents say two boys disappeared from backyard at same time, as search for missing children continues – Crime Online
The adoptive parents of two missing California boys say they don’t know where the children could be, as the search continues into its seventh day.

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The Wests’ neighbors expressed concern after the couple didn’t help participate in search efforts for the boys. Trezell West said that they’ve been busy talking to the police. He added that the “the best are out here searching” and authorities advised them to stay at home.

The California City Police Department said no one has been ruled out in the boys’ disappearance at this time.

The West couple adopted the boys in 2019. They have four other children, including two biological and two adopted children.

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DEC 28, 2020
Bayan Wang 23ABC - Posts | Facebook
MISSING BOYS: Former Bakersfield Police Lieutenant Gary Carruesco says authorities investigating the missing California City boys case are dealing with many factors. With hundreds of miles of desert to search through and more than a dozen convicted sex offenders who live within two miles of the boys' home, Carruesco says authorities have a lot to sort out. No one is completely ruled out as a suspect until the boys are found, not even the adoptive parents, according to Carruesco.

Former Bakersfield Police Lieutenant weighs in on missing California City boys case
 
DEC 29, 2020
California City police chief provides update on the investigation.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=677866299765472

  • In the very beginning a reporter mentioned that some video was taken from neighbors. The chief didn't respond directly to his comment.
  • The chief was not aware that Orrin had a fractured leg.
  • The chief says they do suspect foul play based on the fact that they don't know how the children left the yard.
  • The search warrant was obtained easily - the kids were missing.
  • The other children were removed as is routine until there is an investigation done by CPS.
  • 11:05 Reporter: Did the luminol find anything? Chief: Not that I know of.
  • Interesting facial expression when responding to a question about whether they are searching in Bakersfield. About 13:05.
  • About 16:30 - the chief confirms that there has never been a sighting of any of the children since the family has been there (since September).
  • He says near the end that he will have to look into whether or not the investigators want to release the 911 call.
  • Chief says they Dug backyard for any clues and to rule out that kids were in the yard... when asked if backyard search found anything useful, Chief said No.
 
DEC 29, 2020
California City boys remain missing, no suspects identified, police chief says | KGET 17
... police on Tuesday said no suspects have been identified and asked the public to come forward with any information regarding the case.

California City Police Chief Jon Walker said “there are things in the works” but he declined to say what they were as he didn’t want to compromise the investigation. He said he does suspect foul play, but didn’t comment on whether he believed the boys were alive.

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Two California boys, 3 and 4, vanish after adoptive father said he went to gather firewood | Fox News
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... They said the adoptive parents have been cooperative and willingly came in for questioning and have stayed out of the home while police investigate.

The couple's four other children – two adopted and two biological – have been taken into protective custody. ...

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The boys' biological mother, Ryan Dean, arrived from Bakersfield to help with the search. In an interview last week, she told KERO-TV that she blamed the couple for the boys' disappearance.

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DEC 29, 2020
California City Police Chief says case of missing boys is still an active investigation | KBAK (bakersfieldnow.com)
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Tuesday afternoon, the California City Police Department was assisted by a Bakersfield Crime Scene Unit in serving a search warrant at the California City house where four-year-old Orrin and three-year-old Orson West were last seen.

Investigators were seen taking pictures outside the house and going in and out of the house. Jon Walker, Police Chief for the California City Police Department says police are taking bags filled with items from the house to Bakersfield, for further investigation.

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"There are things in the works, but I don't want to taint or compromise the investigation at this time," Police Chief Walker said.

He says his department has been getting assistance from four other agencies including the FBI, and has been working around the clock since the boys went missing. He says he has been bringing in officers who were supposed to be off and officers have been working overtime.

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The Chief says foul play is suspected, but the adoptive parents are not considered the main suspects as there are no main suspects at this time.

The four children belonging to the adoptive parents, Trezell and Jacqueline West are being detained by Child Services. Two of those children are one set of adopted siblings, the other two children are the biological children of Trezell and Jacqueline.

"Anytime anything happens in a household where it involves any kids, all the kids are taken out of the household," Walker, said.

Chief Walker says there is proof children have been living in the house. Eyewitness News asked him if those children include Orrin and Orson West and he said not necessarily.

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DEC 29, 2020
Bayan Wang 23ABC - Posts | Facebook
With guns drawn, authorities execute a search warrant at the home ...
Authorities have knocked on nearly every door in the neighborhood...

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=264211211741546

Authorities execute search warrant with guns drawn at home of missing California City boys (turnto23.com)
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Authorities extensively dug up terrain in the backyard in recent days to make sure the boys weren't underneath, according to Walker. "We are just trying to dig up anything, any clues that we could possibly find, to find out where they have gone and also to confirm they are not in the backyard."

Walker confirmed that K-9 units were also deployed into the home multiple times and that the boys' scent did not leave the house. The Wests told 23ABC News on Dec. 23, that their other children were on "vacation" when Orrin and Orson went missing.

Authorities knocked on nearly every door in their neighborhood, and "none of the neighbors have seen the kids." Walker said.

"Ever?" a reported asked.

"No," Walker replied. The family moved into the neighborhood in September, Walker confirmed.

Within a day after the children were reported missing, the adoptive parents' cell phones and other technological devices have been in police custody, along with at least one of their vehicles. Walker was unable to comment on whether the parents took a lie detector test or whether they denied one.

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DEC 29, 2020
Chief Walker provides update on missing boys | News | desertnews.com
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“We have not been able to put together how the boys got out of the yard or where they've gone,” Walker said.

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On Dec. 23, CCPD and other agencies searched began a hours-long examination of the back yard. According to Walker, the investigation turned up nothing. He added police dogs have not been able to find traces of the boys outside of the house.

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Walker did state none of the neighbors have ever seen either boy since the family moved to California City in September.

Unmarked police cars continue to monitor the area for any suspicious activity and keep an eye on the house. ...

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Walker said the investigation will continue to focus on the immediate vicinity unless new information leads them to search the larger desert area.

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“Until we determine one way or another what happened to the [missing] children, the other four children are taken out of the home,” Walker said, adding Children Services makes the final call on whether to return custody prior to the investigation's conclusion.

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DEC 29, 2020
CCPD conducts another search of missing boys' home

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Bakersfield Police Department on Tuesday provided a Crime Scene Unit team to help examine on the house. Officers first entered the home through the garage after no one answered the front door. Authorities gained entry through the garage and soon after through the front door, with some officers drawing side arms.

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A group later existed the building with bagged items considered evidence.

According to CCPD, Tuesday's search did not result in named suspects, but declined to provide more information on the nature of the search beyond collecting more evidence to help in the investigation. However, the evidence will be examined by Bakersfield Police Department as part of a partnership with California City Police Department.
 
DEC 29, 2020
Authorities execute search warrant with guns drawn at home of missing California City boys (turnto23.com)
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The Wests told police the boys disappeared from their home while playing in the backyard and believe they were kidnapped. But, the investigation has not led authorities to that conclusion at this point.

"We have no way of knowing how they got out of the yard, Walker said. There's "nothing that shows how they got out of the yard or if they wondered out of the yard."

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Walker confirmed that K-9 units were also deployed into the home multiple times and that the boys' scent did not leave the house. The Wests told 23ABC News on December 23, that their other children were on "vacation" when Orrin and Orson went missing.

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Video of officers removing items from the home

DEC 29, 2020
Chief of Police in California City gives update on two missing boys; suspects foul play | KGET 17
At around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, police and federal agents went into the house of the adoptive parents again, using the same search warrant they served last Wednesday. They removed some items of evidence, and Chief of Police Jon Walker said these items will go back to Bakersfield for analysis.

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“I cant comment on whether I think they’re alive or not,” said Jon Walker, Chief of Police. “I do suspect foul play. We haven’t been able to put together how the boys got out of the yard, or where they’ve gone.”

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“We’ve contacted just about everybody in this neighborhood,” Walker said. “None of the neighbors have seen the kids.”

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“if there’s any kind of juvenile situation where theres been any kind of neglect or any kind of harm to any of the children, we automatically have to take all the other kids out of the house,” Walker said.

He says he doesn’t know exactly where the adoptive parents are – but they aren’t in their house. Police still have their white van and are in contact with them.

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Chief Walker says the biological family has been cooperative in the investigation. ...

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DEC 30, 2020
Police chief says foul play likely involved after two missing boys disappear from backyard at same time – Crime Online
During a Tuesday press conference, the California City police chief said he thinks that foul play is involved in connection with two boys who reportedly disappeared earlier this month.

“I can’t comment on that, whether I think they’re alive or not. I do suspect foul play,” chief Jon Walker said. “We have not been able to put together how the boys got out of the yard or where they’ve gone.”

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On December 29, authorities executed a second search warrant of the home. Local reporters saw police carrying out several large bags.

The California City Police Department said no one has been ruled out in the boys’ disappearance at this time.

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“Until we determine one way or another what happened to the [missing] children, the other four children are taken out of the home,” Walker said.

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