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4w ago

Hollister Man Identified After Body Found in Tesla Trunk on Highway 152

Detectives are extracting the Tesla’s onboard data to look for video or location evidence that could identify who was responsible.

A family fundraiser described Becerril as a beloved father, son, brother and cousin with a “generous spirit.” 
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Overview

  • Authorities found a man’s body inside the trunk of a white Tesla on Highway 152 after a missing-person report to the CHP Merced Communications Center.
  • The California Highway Patrol has identified the victim as 42-year-old Javier Becerril of Hollister.
  • CHP is treating the death as a homicide and has assigned the Central Division Major Crimes Unit to lead the active investigation.
  • Detectives are analyzing the Tesla’s onboard computer and telematics for video, location, or event data that might reveal suspects or a timeline.
  • Becerril’s family is cooperating with investigators, fellow DoorDash drivers have set up a small memorial, and the CHP is urging anyone with information to call 209-356-2900 or email Centralmcu@chp.ca.gov.