Manuel Leal Robles faces first-degree murder charges for allegedly shooting his wife, Ana Karen Robles, with an AR-15 in Bakersfield, California, on November 26, 2025. Their 15-year-old son witnessed the argument escalate from drinking and infidelity accusations, intervening as Robles fired shots. Robles confessed to officers post-arrest, citing her alleged cheating, and attempted suicide before fleeing.
Key Charges
Robles, 37, also faces counts of child cruelty and spousal injury. He pleaded not guilty and remains in Lerdo Justice Facility without bail. Next court date is February 11, 2026.
Incident Sequence
- Parents argued after heavy drinking; Robles claimed blackout from two vodka bottles.
- Son saw mother curled up, Robles with handgun; he fired at a safe then returned with AR-15.
- Robles said “this is what happens when you cheat” before shooting her multiple times.
- Son wrestled away the gun post-suicide attempt, hid it, then prevented knife self-harm.
Post-Arrest Statements
Bodycam captured Robles admitting: “I f—ed up, my wife cheated on me,” and “She made a mistake and I killed her for it,” regretting she “didn’t deserve that.” Prior surveillance by his sister confirmed the affair suspicion.
Family Context
Frequent fights involved Robles punching walls when drunk; he learned of wife’s alleged affair a month earlier. No attorney details available yet.
