On January 27, 2012, Frank Nanez, age 21 of Visalia, was sentenced for the murder of 21-year-old Angel Guzman, also of Visalia. Judge Kathryn Montejano sentenced the defendant to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder. The Court also sentenced the defendant to an additional 25 years to life for the use of a firearm during the course of the murder and a consecutive 80 to life for the two counts of attempted murder.

On July 31, 2009, Frank Guzman and co-defendant Michael Davis approached the residence of Angel Guzman who was talking with two other individuals. The defendant pulled out a handgun and fired several shots at the three victims, striking Angel Guzman who died shortly after being transported to the hospital in Fresno.

Michael Davis is scheduled to be sentenced on February 1, 2012.

A jury found the defendant guilty as charged of one count of first degree murder, two counts of attempted murder, and shooting at an inhabited dwelling, in addition to special allegations of committing the crimes in association with fellow gang members, personal use of a firearm, and a special circumstance of committing the murder for a gang purpose on August 30, 2011.

Media inquiries can be directed to the Tulare County District Attorney’s Office, Assistant District Attorney
Shani D. Jenkins (559) 636-5494.