[NewRomeTacitus]

The two victims had hired different contractors; the police did not release names of the companies that employed Mr. Escobar.

Don't protect them, arrest them.

[DumpsterDiver]

Since I'm in L.A., I just assume that any contractors will likely be hiring day laborers. I make sure to write down the license plate numbers of any vehicle/s that show up. You never know when that might come in handy.