Roommate arrested after Riverside man found buried in backyard

A Riverside man was arrested after the physique of his roommate was discovered buried in a makeshift grave in a yard, police stated.

Officers responded Tuesday night to the 8700 block of Sylvan Drive after receiving experiences that 31-year-old Bradley Minder had not been seen or heard from for a number of days, the Riverside Police Division stated in a press release.

Throughout their investigation, officers discovered that one of many occupants had lately made some statements, claiming that he had killed his roommate, police stated.

Detectives searched the house and noticed what gave the impression to be against the law scene within the yard.

Investigators with the division’s Theft-Murder Unit had been referred to as to the house, in addition to forensic specialists and cadaver canine to go looking the property.

The canine alerted police to an space within the yard the place detectives discovered human stays, police stated. The sufferer was later recognized as Minder.

Detectives subsequently arrested and booked his roommate 48-year-old Richard Thomas Martinez on suspicion of homicide.

Detectives stated they imagine the 2 males had an altercation that resulted in Martinez killing Minder. Police didn’t launch further particulars as to what sparked the altercation between the 2 males, or how Minder was killed.

Anybody with further info is requested to contact Det. Ricky Barajas at (951) 353-7213 or [email protected].