Six people arrested in Jacob Sims murder case

WINTERHAVEN, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Six people have been arrested in connection to the murder of Jacob Sims, according to the Imperial County Sheriff's Office.

The following people have been formally charged:

• Gabriel Mills Jr.
• Daniel Gavino Martinez
• Gabriel Mills Sr.
• Sadie Hiatt
• Carla Gilmore
• Lavonne HIll

Charges include murder, torture, robbery, aggravated kidnapping and conspiracy to commit crime.

Gilmore and Hill were charged with knowledge of crime.

23-year-old Jacob Sims was initially missing from Yuma but his remains were found in a bonfire on November 15, 2024 in Winterhaven.

A candlelight vigil was held for Sims at the end of 2024 as his family calls for justice.

The Sheriff's Office says the investigation continues to remain active.

Anyone with information on this case is encouraged to call Investigator Victor Torres at (442) 265-2052.