The Bakersfield 3 docuseries sheds light on the mysterious disappearances and murders of three individuals in Bakersfield, California.

The cases involve ¹ ² ³:

– Micah Holsonbake: Disappeared on April 4, 2018, his severed arm was found in the Kern River in August 2018, and his skull was discovered three years later in Lake Ming. Investigation revealed he was tortured and killed in March 2018.

– James Kulstad:

Murdered on April 8, 2018, with a gunshot wound in his vehicle. Despite the investigation, no arrests have been made in connection with his death.

– Baylee Despot: Disappeared on April 25, 2018, and is believed to have been involved in Micah’s murder alongside her boyfriend, Matthew Queen. Queen was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for Micah’s murder.

The docuseries, “The Bakersfield 3: A Tale of Murder and Motherhood,” explores how the mothers of the victims joined forces to uncover the truth behind their children’s deaths and disappearances. It premiered on Investigation Discovery on May 11, 2025, and consists of three episodes ²:

– Episode 1: One Mystery – or Three?: Introduces the cases and the mothers’ quest for answers.

– Episode 2: The Boogieman of Bakersfield: Reveals terrifying discoveries and potential connections between the cases.

– Episode 3: Fights Like a Mother: Follows the investigation and the mothers’ fight for justice.

The series provides a deeper look into the complex investigation and the relationships between the victims, shedding light on the dark circumstances surrounding their deaths and disappearances ¹.