Matthew Queen Sentenced In Case Connected To 'Bakersfield 3' - KBAK

Skip to main contentCloseDownload the AppGet your news faster with our mobile experienceInstallNewsNewsCoroner identifies driver killed in Feb. 15 rollover crash at Buttonwillow Raceway ParkThe Kern County Coroner’s Office has identified a driver killed after a solo-vehicle rollover crash at the Buttonwillow Raceway Park as 28-year-old Carlos EmiliCHP shares winter driving safety tips as storm moves through Kern CountyA stormy start to the week brought hazardous driving conditions to parts of Kern County, including the Grapevine, where California Highway Patrol officers respoFresno bishop leads Mass, prays with detainees at California City detention centerUnder heavy scrutiny for alleged unsafe conditions, the immigration detention center in California City was the focus of prayer and pastoral outreach as localTikTok videos spark scrutiny over alleged 'rude' Bakersfield 911 callsA topic circulating on TikTok is drawing attention locally, as several people claim they’ve had "unprofessional" encounters with a Bakersfield 911 operator.EyewLocalNation & WorldEntertainmentOffbeatInvestigationsARC BakersfieldVideosTrafficHealth AlertAmazing AmericaConnect to CongressInside Your WorldBeyond The PodiumQuestion of the DaySpotlight on AmericaNews TeamNewsletter Sign-UpHealthy HomeFull Measure with Sharyl AttkissonDid You Know?Crisis in the ClassroomCriminally ObsessedWeatherCurrent WeatherBakersfieldFew Showers55F59/41Today59/41Wednesday51/41Thursday51/35Latest WeathercastLatest WeathercastRadarMapsSchool DelaysCamerasFeaturesFeaturesSNL's Colin Jost tries Olympic bobsledding: 'I thought I was going to die'The “Weekend Update” host tried his hand at bobsledding in honor of the 2026 Winter Olympics, calling the activity “the scariest experience I’ve ever had."Investigators hope for new breakthroughs as search for Nancy Guthrie enters third weekThe search for Nancy Guthrie continues with few new clues about where she is or what condition she may be in more than three weeks after her disappearance.Judge cites Orwell's '1984' to force restoration of Philadelphia slavery exhibitIn U.S. District Judge Cynthia Rufe's written order, she compared the administration to the book's totalitarian regime called the Ministry of Truth.Sheriff shares result of glove DNA testing found in connection with Nancy Guthrie caseThe DNA on the glove was different from the DNA that was found inside the 84-year-old woman's home, according to the Pima County Sheriff's Department. Back to SchoolHoliday Gift GuideMotor City MondaysSinclair CaresPartner SpotlightFor Pet's SakeOne Classroom at a TimeContestsSoarCommunity CalendarHometown SportsRetiring in AmericaMotivate Your MondaysMore Healthcare AdvicePet of the WeekJob AlertDrug Free KernWater SafetyEyewitness MorningsEyewitness MorningsArvin High Mariachi & Folklorico prepares for 'Showdown' at Fox TheaterArvin High has been putting in the practice hours to prepare for the Mariachi & Folklorico Showdown, which takes place Tuesday night at the Fox Theater.The evenLace up for a good cause at KCSO's 12th Annual Honor RunThe Kern County Sheriff's Office invites the community to join their 12th Annual Honor Run.The run is taking place on Saturday, March 7th at Hart Park and suppoLocal organization brings resources to the communitySkye's the Limit is working to bring resorces to the community.Whiskey Flat Days in Kernville features reenactment encampmentGunfights, storytelling and blacksmith demonstrations. That's among the activities at the re-enactment encampment during Whiskey Flat Days in Kernville.Bob EastGame CenterGame CenterDaily CrosswordGuess WordJewel BlockMicro CrosswordClassic SudokuWord Search WatchLive

Now

55°

Wed

49°

Thu

49°

SearchSearchUser IconWatchSearch

• NewsDown Arrow
  • Local
  • Nation & World
  • Entertainment
  • Offbeat
  • Investigations
  • ARC Bakersfield
  • Videos
  • Traffic
  • Health Alert
  • Amazing America
  • Connect to Congress
  • Inside Your World
  • Beyond The Podium
  • Question of the Day
  • Spotlight on America
  • News Team
  • Newsletter Sign-Up
  • Healthy Home
  • Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson
  • Did You Know?
  • Crisis in the Classroom
  • Criminally Obsessed
• WeatherDown Arrow
  • Weather Home
  • Radar
  • Maps
  • School Delays
  • Cameras
• FeaturesDown Arrow
  • Features Home
  • Back to School
  • Holiday Gift Guide
  • Motor City Mondays
  • Sinclair Cares
  • Partner Spotlight
  • For Pet's Sake
  • One Classroom at a Time
  • Contests
  • Soar
  • Community Calendar
  • Hometown Sports
  • Retiring in America
  • Motivate Your Mondays
  • More Healthcare Advice
  • Pet of the Week
  • Job Alert
  • Drug Free Kern
  • Water Safety
• Eyewitness Mornings
• Game CenterDown Arrow
  • Game Center Home
  • Daily Crossword
  • Guess Word
  • Jewel Block
  • Micro Crossword
  • Classic Sudoku
  • Word Search
• MoneyDown Arrow
  • Money Home
  • Deposits
  • Investing
  • Mortgages
  • Loans
  • Credit Cards
• Chime In
• Obituaries
• Newsletter Sign Up
• KBAK-CBSDown Arrow
  • KBAK-CBS Home
  • Shows
  • Schedule
  • Newsletter Sign Up
• FOX58Down Arrow
  • FOX58 Home
  • Schedule
  • Shows
• ContactDown Arrow
  • Contact
  • Careers
  • Scholarships
• SportsDown Arrow
  • Sports Home
  • Hometown Sports
  • Countdown to Hometown
  • Hometown Heros
  • TICKETS
  • City Guide
• LegalDown Arrow
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Copyright Notices
  • EEO Public File Report
  • KBAK FCC Info
  • KBAK FCC Applications
  • KBFX FCC Info
  • KBFX FCC Applications
  • Public File Assistance
  • Contact
  • News Team
  • Careers
  • Contests

• 
• 
• facebook icon
• 
• twitter icon

ACCESSIBILITY

Matthew Queen sentenced in case connected to 'Bakersfield 3'

by BakersfieldNow Staff

Tue, June 7, 2022 at 12:28 PMUpdated Tue, June 7, 2022 at 1:07 PM3VIEW ALL PHOTOSMatthew Queen was sentenced to 30 years to life, plus 56 years, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in connection to the murder of Micah Holsonbake, one of the "Bakersfield 3." KBAK/KBFX PhotoComment on this story0CommentShare storyShare

topics:

• Kern County,California,United States
• Law_Crime
• James Kulstad
• Matthew Queen
• Matthew Vandecasteele
• Micah Holsonbake
• Baylee Despot
• Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Matthew Queen, 45, was sentenced Tuesday by a Kern County superior court judge.

He was convicted of murdering a member of the Bakersfield 3 last month. A jury found him guilty of second-degree murder.

He was acquitted of first-degree murder, torture, and kidnapping in the death of Micah Holsonbake, a member of the Bakersfield 3.

The judge sentenced him to 30 years to life plus 56 years in prison.

Matthew Vandecasteele was also charged with Holsonbake’s death. He took a plea deal to testify against Queen.

Baylee Despot and James Kulstad are the other members of the Bakersfield 3.

Despot was charged with Holsonbake’s death. However, she’s been missing since 2018.

Kulstad died in a shooting around the same time that year.

Trending

TikTok videos spark scrutiny over alleged 'rude' Bakersfield 911 callsA topic circulating on TikTok is drawing attention locally, as several people claim they’ve had "unprofessional" encounters with a Bakersfield 911 operator.EyewKCSO: 4 illegal marijuana dispensaries raided in Rosamond; 9 arrested ThursdayFour illegal marijuana dispensaries were raided on Thursday in Rosamond as part of a multi-agency operation that saw nine suspects arrested for their alleged inLas Vegas cheer community mourns 11-year-old found dead at Rio during competitionLas Vegas Metro say the mother shot and killed her pre-teen daughter before taking her own life inside a room at the Rio Hotel & Casino on Sunday. CHP shares winter driving safety tips as storm moves through Kern CountyA stormy start to the week brought hazardous driving conditions to parts of Kern County, including the Grapevine, where California Highway Patrol officers respoWinter storm targets South Valley, deserts and mountain towns with wind, rain and snowA powerful storm is poised to move across California Monday. This will be a "lead" system as the door will be wide open for more in the days to come.(image: sto

NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Local"10CHP shares winter driving safety tips as storm moves through Kern County6Fresno bishop leads Mass, prays with detainees at California City detention center5Winter storms roll into Kern County; show us your weather shots and videos4California braces for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy rain and snow