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Oakland Police Open Homicide Probe After Dismembered Body Found in East Oakland

Police say an autopsy will identify the victim, with cause of death to follow.

Overview

  • Officers were dispatched just after 10 a.m. Sunday to the 9700 block of San Leandro Street, where the remains were discovered.
  • The body was described by police as decomposed and dismembered, and investigators have not released the person’s identity.
  • Homicide detectives are leading the investigation into the circumstances of the death.
  • An autopsy will determine whether the remains are those of a man or a woman and establish the cause of death.
  • Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPD Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821, the tip line at (510) 238-7950, or email cidvideos@oaklandca.gov.