California Man Arrested for Murder After Roommate’s Body Found Buried in Backyard
A California man has been arrested and charged with murder after the body of his roommate was discovered buried in their backyard.
The Riverside Police Department responded to a residence on Sylvan Drive around 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday after receiving reports that 31-year-old Bradley Minder had not been seen for several days. During the investigation, officers learned that Minder’s roommate, 48-year-old Richard Martinez, had made statements suggesting he killed Minder.
As a result, authorities detained Martinez and began a search of the property. Riverside Sheriff’s Office cadaver dogs assisted in the investigation, leading officers to areas of “freshly disturbed soil” in the backyard.
Upon further examination, human remains were uncovered and later confirmed to be those of Minder. Martinez was subsequently booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center, where he is being held without bail.
Investigators believe that Martinez may have killed Minder during an altercation, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding Minder’s death is ongoing.
