A California man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after his roommate's body was found buried in his backyard, police said.
The suspect, Richard Thomas Martinez, 48, was taken into custody on suspicion of murder.
Riverside Police were dispatched to a residence in the 8700 block of Sylvan Drive in Riverside, Calif., on Tuesday at 7:45 p.m., after receiving a report that the resident had not been seen or heard from for several days.
Police said during an initial investigation at the home, Martinez, a man who lived at the residence, claimed to have killed his roommate. Martinez was taken into custody and police searched his home.
Police detectives and Riverside County Sheriff's Department cadaver dogs were called to the home to assist in the investigation.
The cadaver dog alerted detectives to newly disturbed soil in the backyard. Detectives began excavating the area and discovered human remains.
The victim was identified as 31-year-old Bradley Minder.
Detectives said a preliminary investigation revealed that Martinez and Minder were involved in an argument before Martinez allegedly killed Minder and buried her in the backyard. .
Mr. Martinez was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center and is being held without bail.
This incident remains under investigation.
