California kidnapping: Suspect Jesus Salgado pleads not guilty in family's murder; funeral Saturday

Relatives announced that the family will be laid to rest on Saturday in Turlock.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
MERCED, Calif. -- The man accused of kidnapping and murdering a Merced County family, Jesus Salgado, plead not guilty to all his charges in court Thursday.

Salgado made his first court appearance Monday.

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Prosecutors charged the 48-year-old with four counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances, along with arson and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Salgado will be back in court on Dec. 15.

Relatives announced that 8-month-old Aroohi Dheri, her parents Jasdeep Singh and Jasleen Kaur, and her uncle, Amandeep Singh will be laid to rest on Saturday in Turlock.
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The funeral will be closed to the public but anyone who would like to support the family can gather outside the venue.

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