Who was arrested in connection with the 2001 murder of Suzanne Sites-Fenton?

Raymond Silva Gonzales, 51, was arrested on January 15, 2026, in connection with the 2001 murder of Suzanne Sites-Fenton.

What charges does Raymond Silva Gonzales face?

Raymond Silva Gonzales faces charges of kidnap to commit rape/robbery, rape by force, and murder.

When did Suzanne Sites-Fenton disappear and when was her body found?

Suzanne Sites-Fenton disappeared from a mall parking lot in 2001 and her body was found in Hesperia on April 16, 2001.

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2001 Cold Case Solved: Mom's Killer Arrested

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Summary

Suzanne Sites-Fenton was murdered in 2001 after disappearing from a mall parking lot.
A suspect, Raymond Silva Gonzales, was identified and arrested in 2025.
Gonzales faces charges including kidnapping, rape, and murder.

2001 Cold Case Solved: Mom's Killer Arrested

In 2001, Suzanne Sites-Fenton vanished from the Victor Valley Mall parking lot. Her body was discovered in Hesperia, California, on April 16, 2001, nearly two decades after she was last seen by coworkers. The initial investigation revealed signs of a struggle in her vehicle, and it was later determined she had been kidnapped, sexually assaulted, and shot.

After a prolonged investigation, cold case detectives made a breakthrough in 2025, identifying Raymond Silva Gonzales as a suspect. An arrest warrant was issued, and Gonzales was apprehended on January 15, 2026, with the assistance of SWAT. He was subsequently booked into High Desert Detention Center.