NEW YORK — All four family members who were mysteriously kidnapped in Northern California have been found dead in a rural almond orchard, the Merced County sheriff said.
Eight-month-old Aroohi Dheri and her parents -- 27-year-old mother Jasleen Kaur and 36-year-old father Jasdeep Singh -- were taken against their will from a business on Monday, Merced County Sheriff Vern Warnke said. The baby's uncle, 39-year-old Amandeep Singh, was also kidnapped, the sheriff said.
Warnke said Wednesday night that investigators have now spoken with Salgado, but the sheriff didn't provide details. Someone was seen walking along the highway near the business that morning, officials said. Jasdeep Singh then made contact with the suspect and the two walked back toward the building, officials said.
Less than one minute later, Jasleen Kaur and her 8-month-old baby exited the business, officials said.The four family members were the only people in the business at the time, the sheriff said.