Kirk Kimberly Case: Reward Raised for Murdered Cotati Teen's Killer

COTATI, CA -- The family of Kirk Kimberly, a teenager whose body was found buried in a shallow grave at Sonoma State University, has raised over $10,000 for a reward for anyone who gives information leading to the arrest and conviction of his killer.

Kimberly was last reported seen Oct. 17, 2016 when he left Cotati on a white bicycle to meet a friend in Rohnert Park, Cotati police said. He did not return home, and all communication with friends and family ceased, police said.

On Nov. 2, the 18-year-old's body was found on the Rohnert Park campus of Sonoma State University by a landscaper, covered by dirt and debris. Sonoma County sheriff's officials said he was stabbed multiple times.

His bicycle is described as a white, men’s 2011 Cannondale Quick CX3 mountain bike. It had recently installed road tires, which have reflective material built into the sidewalls. (See above photographs.)

Detectives said the killing of Kimberly "was not a random act of violence, but an isolated incident," and that the murder appears to have no link to Sonoma State.

Anyone with information about Kirk Kimberly's death is asked to call Sonoma County Sheriff's detectives at (707) 565-2185.

The $10,000 raised by family and friends, coupled with a Sonoma County Alliance fund, makes the total reward over $12,500. Donations to the reward fund can be made via the link below:

https://www.youcaring.com/kirk...

Patch editor Susan C. Schena contributed to this report/Images via Sonoma County Sheriff's Office