On April 7, 2008, Ulisces Aguilar of Pixley was convicted of Second Degree Murder for the killing of Everado Marquez, of Pixley. The jury found him guilty of Second Degree Murder, and also found true the special allegation that the murder was committed for the benefit, in association, or for the promotion of a street gang. The jury also found true the special allegation that a principal in the case discharged a firearm causing death or great bodily injury.

On May 6, 2004, Ulisces Aguilar accompanied Miguel Cisneros to the home of Everado Marquez, where Cisneros shot Mr. Marquez six times with a 9mm rifle. The shots hit Marquez in the head, neck, and right shoulder. He was pronounced dead soon thereafter. Cisneros was identified leaving the scene with Ulisces Aguilar. The firearm was later recovered in Aguilar’s home, and found to be the murder weapon.

Cisneros was previously convicted of murder, and conspiracy to commit murder. He was sentenced to Life Without the Possibility of Parole in 2006.

The penalty for second degree murder is 15 years to life in prison. The penalty for Discharging the Firearm adds 25 years to life in prison. Aguilar is therefore eligible to be sentenced to up to 40 years to life in prison. Aguilar’s sentencing hearing was set for May 9, 2008, in Visalia Court, Department 10.

This case was prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Daniel Underwood of the Tulare County District Attorney's Office and investigated by Tulare County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Detectives Frank Arnold, Mario Martin, and Gary Hunt.

Contact Person:
Don Gallian, Assistant District Attorney (559) 733-6411