Sheriff Seeks Tips in 2018 Murder of Jack Watts

The Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for information about the 2018 murder of Jack Watts, a vice president of Odin’s Disciples Motorcycle Club.

The case

Watts was killed in 2018. The sheriff’s office is continuing to seek help from members of the public in the case.

The request places the investigation among the county’s unresolved homicide cases. It also gives people who may know something about Watts’ death an opportunity to contact investigators.

What the sheriff is asking

The sheriff’s office is seeking information from the public. The request does not identify a suspect, describe the circumstances of the killing or state what specific information investigators are seeking.

People who may have relevant knowledge can follow instructions from the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office when responding to the appeal. Any information connected to the case should be directed to the sheriff’s office rather than shared publicly.

Why public information matters

A person who witnessed an event, heard information at the time or knows something about the case may hold details that could assist investigators. The sheriff’s public appeal keeps the investigation open to information from people who have not previously spoken with authorities.

The case concerns Watts and his role as a vice president of Odin’s Disciples Motorcycle Club. The sheriff’s office has not publicly identified a suspect or announced a resolution in the case in the information accompanying the appeal.

What happens next

The investigation remains with the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office. The public can watch for additional statements from the sheriff’s office about the case and any further request for information.