A grim discovery in East Oakland yesterday morning has turned into a full-scale homicide investigation after human remains, which appeared to be dismembered, were found along the 9700 block of San Leandro Street, according to Oakland police.
Officers were called to the area at about 10:06 a.m., where they located the remains and secured the scene.
Investigators said the remains appeared to be in a state of decomposition and “appeared to be dismembered.” An autopsy will determine the person’s sex and cause of death, as reported by the East Bay Times. The paper reports that the Alameda County Coroner's Office is expected to conduct the autopsy while Oakland homicide detectives continue processing the scene.
Police Seek Video, Photos, And Witnesses
Homicide investigators are asking anyone who was in the area and may have video or images to come forward. Community members can email footage to [email protected] or call the Homicide Section tip lines at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950, according to the Oakland Police Department.
Detectives have not released any identifying details about the victim while the coroner and investigators work to confirm the person’s identity.
How The Case Fits Into Oakland's Homicide Numbers
The case is the ninth homicide investigated by Oakland police so far this year, compared with 13 at this point last year, a year-over-year change noted in local reporting. Oakland recorded one of its lowest homicide totals in decades in 2025, a milestone that provides broader context for detectives’ work, as reported by the East Bay Times.
There have been no arrests and no publicly identified suspects. Detectives say they will release additional information after the coroner’s report and further investigation. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Section and to avoid sharing graphic images publicly while they work to identify the victim and determine what happened.
