Jose Antonio Ibarzabal, a 54-year-old Latino, was kidnapped, shot and buried in a shallow grave in Palmdale. He was reported missing by his family June 11, and was discovered by sheriff's deputies  June 19.

According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Ibarzabal was kidnapped from Terra Subida Avenue and Sky Vista Terrace in Palmdale. His body was found at California 38 and 150 Street West  in Palmdale, where he was shot and buried.

Deputies arrested three men in connection with the killing: Jose Delcid, 42; Abel Delcid, 20; and Donaldo Aguilar, 43. They are scheduled to be arraigned July 6.

-- Anthony Pesce

Efrian Soto Martinez, a 47-year-old Latino, was shot and killed Sunday, April 30, in the 44000 block of Munz Ranch Road in Northwest Antelope Valley, according to the Los Angeles County.

Martinez was found dead in the front seat of a pick-up truck at work, according to coroner's records. He had been shot several times, said Craig Harvey, chief coroner's investigator. 

-- Anthony Pesce

Esfandiar Kadivar, a 64-year-old white male, died Wednesday, July 5, after being shot near 45201 120th Street West in Northwest Antelope Valley, according to Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's records.