This week, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger successfully introduced a motion to extend a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the murder of 27-year-old Ernesto Jimenez in Pasadena.
Affectionately called “Big Ernesto” by the local community, Mr. Jimenez was shot while walking to Villa Park on November 13, 2020. He often played music at the park and was known for his caring nature. He was not a gang member and had no gang affiliations.
“More than three years have passed since Ernesto’s life violently ended while he was simply just strolling to his neighborhood park,” said Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “I’m hopeful that this reward will lead to someone stepping forward to provide a critical tip or bit of information to help solve this case. Ernesto’s family is heartbroken. They and the Pasadena community at large deserve answers, justice, and closure.”
“We are not going to let a coward violate the safety and security of our city,” Pasadena Mayor Victor M. Gordo said. “We owe it to the family to find the person(s) responsible. I thank Supervisor Barger for never forgetting our local families who deserve closure.”
Anyone with information about this case can anonymously contact the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1(800) 222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at lacrimestoppers.org. Tips and information can also be reported to the Pasadena Police Department by dialing (626) 744-4081 and speaking with Detective Jordan Ling.