Jacob Gonzales, age 34, is wanted for the violent beheading death of Katherine E. Cunningham out of Island County, Washington, and a 1 MILLION DOLLAR BAIL is current issued for his arrest. the Merced Area CrimeStoppers wants to help and if you want to help and choose to remain anonymous, utilize the tip line.

You can also contact Washington State authorities where an additional reward is available upon the arrest and/or conviction of GONZALES. See the contact information below. Katherine was a local graduate of Buhach Colony High School and was a friend to residents in the area.

The Island County Sheriff’s Office in Washington, is seeking information as to the whereabouts of Jacob Gonzales. Gonzales has ties to the Merced County/Los Banos area in California and it is believed that he may currently be there.

Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of Jacob Gonzales is asked to report it the local law enforcement in the area he is prior to providing the information to the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
Gonzales is a Hispanic male, 5’9 inches tall, 150 pounds with black hair and hazel eyes, he may have shaved his head and/or facial hair in an attempt to hide his identity.

Jacob Gonzales is believed to be armed and dangerous we ask that the public not approach him.
Anyone who wishes to provide information regarding the case should contact Detective Ed Wallace via the ICOM dispatch center at 360-679-9567 or tips@co.island.wa.us. Or the Island County Sheriff’s Office at 360-678-4422.

AGAIN, IF YOU SEE GONZALES CALL CRIMESTOPPERS AT 1-855-725-2420 or text “MERCED” AND YOUR TIP INFO TO # 274637 . HELP FIND JUSTICE FOR KATHERINE.