1. Bail bondsman Kevin Brace mourned by friends and family
2. City officials blamed for loss of beloved bail bondsman Kevin Brace.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Friends and family of Kevin Brace, a well-known Sacramento bail bondsman who tragically lost his life in a recent attack, gathered to honour his memory and voice their concerns about cuts to law enforcement by local authorities. The 56-year-old Brace was a dedicated employee at Greg Padilla Bail Bonds for over three decades, where he was known for his kindness and professionalism.
The fatal incident occurred early Monday morning when Brace answered the door to a man seeking to use the phone. An altercation ensued, leading to Brace being fatally beaten by the assailant, identified as 38-year-old Jacob Mandell. Mandell was swiftly apprehended by Sacramento Police and is currently in custody without bail.
It was revealed that Mandell had been a wrestling coach at El Camino Fundamental High School during the recently concluded 2023-24 season. The news of Brace’s untimely death has left his colleagues and loved ones devastated, with Topo Padilla, a representative from the bail bond office, expressing shock and sadness at the loss.
During a press conference on Thursday, Padilla called for increased police presence in downtown Sacramento and criticised Mayor Darrell Steinberg for what he perceived as inadequate measures to ensure public safety. In response, Mayor Steinberg clarified that the proposed city budget does not reduce funding for public safety coverage and violence prevention programs, emphasising the city’s commitment to maintaining a safe environment.
Despite the reassurances from city officials, questions remain about the circumstances that led to Brace’s tragic death. A Sacramento Police spokesperson stated that Mandell was not homeless and it remains unclear why he was in the vicinity of the bail bonds office where the attack took place.
The community continues to mourn the loss of Kevin Brace, a dedicated professional who touched the lives of many in Sacramento. As investigations into the incident proceed, his legacy as a kind-hearted individual and valued member of the community will endure.
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– Friends and family mourn bail bondsman Kevin Brace
– Blame city officials for the loss.
