California man allegedly murdered roommate and buried body in backyard

A California man was arrested on murder charges after his roommate’s body was found buried in his backyard, according to police.

Richard Thomas Martinez, 48, was taken into custody in connection with the alleged killing.

Riverside Police responded to a home in the 8700 block of Sylvan Drive in Riverside, California at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday after reports a resident had not been seen or heard from for several days.

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During the initial investigation at the home, a man living there, Martinez, claimed he killed his roommate, police said. Martinez was arrested and police conducted a search of the property.

Police officers and cadaver dogs from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department were called to the home to assist in the investigation.

A man living at the residence claimed he killed his roommate. (iStock)

The cadaver dogs alerted investigators to freshly disturbed soil in the backyard. Investigators began excavating the area and discovered human remains.

The victim was identified as 31-year-old Bradley Minder.

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The victim was identified as 31-year-old Bradley Minder. (Getty Images)

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Investigators said a preliminary investigation revealed that Martinez and Minder were involved in an altercation before Martinez allegedly killed Minder and buried him in the backyard.

Martinez was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center and is being held without bail.

The incident remains under investigation.