Murder Arrest Made in Riverside Neighborhood
Man Charged with Murder After Human Remains Found in Backyard
A man arrested earlier this week after the discovery of human remains in the backyard of his Riverside home has been charged with murder. The incident occurred in the 8700 block of Sylvan Drive, in the Arlanza neighborhood, after a resident disappeared for several days.
Initial Investigation and Discovery of Human Remains
According to the police report, neighborhood resident Richard Thomas Martinez made statements claiming he killed his roommate during the investigation. Martinez was detained, and a search of the property revealed a potential crime scene in the backyard. Officers deployed cadaver dogs, who alerted them to freshly disturbed soil in the backyard. Police say as detectives began digging, they found human remains in freshly disturbed dirt.
<h3Victim Identified and Suspect in Custody
The Riverside Sheriff-Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 31-year-old Bradley Minder, of Riverside. Detectives arrested 48-year-old Martinez, who was later booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center for murder, and is currently being held without bail.
<h4Details of the Crime
Police say the men, who were roommates, had an altercation ending in the suspect killing Minder before burying his body in the backyard of their home. Details about the altercation were not immediately available. Martinez was charged with murder, according to the county prosecutor’s office. His first court appearance was scheduled for Friday afternoon.
<h5Conclusion
The community in the Arlanza neighborhood is left reeling from the shocking discovery of human remains in the backyard of a local resident’s home. The arrest of Richard Thomas Martinez for murder serves as a stark reminder of the importance of cooperating with law enforcement and the devastating consequences of violent crime.
FAQs
- What was the location of the crime?
The crime occurred in the 8700 block of Sylvan Drive, in the Arlanza neighborhood of Riverside. - Who was the victim?
The victim was 31-year-old Bradley Minder, of Riverside. - Who is the suspect?
The suspect is 48-year-old Richard Thomas Martinez, a roommate of the victim. - What was the motive behind the crime?
The motive behind the crime is still unknown, but police say the men had an altercation that ended in the suspect killing Minder and burying his body in the backyard. - What is the current status of the case?
Richard Thomas Martinez is being held without bail at the Robert Presley Detention Center, charged with murder. His first court appearance was scheduled for Friday afternoon.
