Meth-Fueled Man Finds Decomposed Body While Digging for Treasure in Oakland

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A man in Oakland claims he was high on meth and digging for treasure when he discovered a case containing human remains, the second such discovery in the city in just two weeks. Homicide investigators are looking into the case but remain skeptical of the man's story, and the victims have not yet been publicly identified.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issues of drug use, public safety, and unsolved crimes in the Oakland area. The discovery of two sets of human remains in such a short time period is highly unusual and concerning for the local community.

The details

According to a report from The Mercury News, the man says he was drawn to the case, possibly because of a human spirit within it, while he was high on methamphetamine and digging for treasure at Cesar Park in Oakland. The case contained legs and feet, which were the second set of human remains found in Oakland in just two weeks. The first set was discovered on February 1 in the 9700 block of San Leandro Street in East Oakland. Homicide investigators are looking into the case but remain skeptical of the man's story, and no suspects have been named so far.

• The first set of human remains were found in Oakland on February 1.
• The second set of remains were found on February 16.

What’s next

Homicide investigators are continuing to look into the case and determine the identities of the victims.