On the quiet morning of October 27, 2006, Sacramento County Deputy Jeff Mitchell made what seemed like a routine traffic stop on a rural road. At 3:30 a.m., he came across a white Chevrolet van. Moments later, Deputy Mitchell stopped responding to dispatch.

When fellow officers arrived at the scene, they found him mortally wounded and shot after what appeared to be a violent struggle. Nearly two decades later, his killer remains unidentified.

In this episode, we revisit that tragic morning with Detective Turnbull and Jeff’s sister, Kim Gervasoni, who share the heartbreaking details, ongoing investigation, and a plea for answers.

Someone out there knows something. If that someone is you, call 916-874-8477. A $250,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Jeff Mitchell’s killer.

Join the pursuit of justice on Instagram: @jeff_mitchell1159

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Podcast! Join Sheriff Jim Cooper and Spokesperson Amar Gandhi as they kick off this exciting new platform, bringing you inside the SSO like never before. In this episode, we dive into the latest policy changes the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office adopted this year—what they mean for the department and the community