A California father of newborn triplets was kidnapped and murdered in what authorities have said was a case of mistaken identity.
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Avtar Singh, 57, disappeared in February from a Sikh temple in Tracy, about 60 miles east of San Francisco.
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A few days later, his body was found in a remote area at Lake Berryessa in the Napa Valley, according to police.
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Now, investigators with the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office said they believe Singh was a victim of mistaken identity.
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On Wednesday, police identified three men suspected in connection with his death as Alberto Alencastro, 25, Alfonso Segura, 20, and Barnabe Segura, 22.
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The men are from Vallejo and remain at large.
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All three suspects were indicted on charges including murder with special circumstances and kidnapping.
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Avtar Singh, 57, was kidnapped and murdered earlier this year.
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Now police said he was not the originally intended target of the crime
Singh had just recently become the father of triplets.
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His family is now raising money to support his wife and the newborn babies
Police said investigators were able to locate the white car of the suspects using Flock technology
Surveillance footage showed Singh had been kidnapped by three people in a white SUV.
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The suspect vehicle was identified by Flock license plate readers and seized on February 19, the sheriff's office said.
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Officers also said Singh was not the intended target of the kidnapping and had been mistaken for someone else.
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About a week after seizing the suspected car, investigators traveled to Canada to interview the man identified as the intended target.
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The man, who remained unidentified, and his family had been receiving threats related to a stolen trailer, the sheriff's office said.
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Investigators said the stolen trailer was enough reason for the three suspects to chase him down and commit the brutal murder.
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Singh lived on the grounds of a Sikh temple in Tracy with his wife and children.
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San Joaquin County Sheriff Patrick Withrow said investigators gave the widow their word: 'that we will not let this go by without finding these individuals.'
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The three suspects are in their 20s and remain at large.
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All three were indicted on charges that include murder with special circumstances and kidnapping, and face life sentence
The originally intended target of the kidnapping talked to investigators in Canada and said that he has been receiving threats because of a stolen trailer, according to police
The Sikh community which Singh served for over 20 years offered a $50,000 cash reward for any info leading to the arrest of the suspected killers
The three suspects face life sentences without the possibility of parole.
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The Sikh community offered a $50,000 reward for any information leading to their arrest.
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Singh's family set up a fundraiser to 'cover funeral expenses and to help provide stability for his wife and children in the months and years ahead.'
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Singh reportedly served the Sikh temple for over 20 years.
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His family described him as 'known for his humility, quiet dedication, and loving nature that made everyone feel like family.
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His seva, sincerity, and unwavering faith touched countless lives, and his absence leaves a profound void in our community.
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The Daily Mail contacted the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office for more information.
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