# California DoorDash Driver Found Dead in Tesla Trunk

> Man charged with killing DoorDash driver found in Tesla trunk after three-month investigation.
- Title: California DoorDash Driver Found Dead in Tesla Trunk · Sfgate
- Summary: Man charged with killing DoorDash driver found in Tesla trunk after three-month investigation. A 39-year-old man in California was charged with murdering a…
- Keywords: california, doordash, tesla, javier becerril jr, manuel adrian salceda, merced county, central valley, highway 152, chp, murder, felon, firearm
- Source: Sfgate — https://sfgate.com/bayarea/article/california-body-tesla-arrest-22487729.php
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- Topics: california, doordash, tesla, javier becerril jr, manuel adrian salceda, merced county, central valley, highway 152, chp, murder, felon, firearm
## Arrest made
A 39-year-old California man charged with killing a DoorDash driver found dead in Tesla trunk.
## Body discovered
Javier Becerril Jr., 42, found dead in Tesla trunk on Highway 152 July 9.
## Investigation timeline
Three-month CHP investigation identified suspect using physical evidence and surveillance footage.
## Arrest details
Salceda arrested on Oct 11 near Woodland gas station after tracking vehicle movements.
## Charges and background
Salceda charged with murder, felon in possession of firearm, and 2010 criminal threats conviction.
## Community impact
Fellow drivers erected memorial outside Safeway after Becerril's death.
## Key takeaway

A 39-year-old man in California was charged with murdering a DoorDash driver whose body was discovered in a Tesla trunk on Highway 152.