Son arrested after mom’s body found in dumpster

The Ventura County Sheriff in Southern California arrested a 25-year-old son for the murder of his mother.

Rafu Shimpo reports authorities found Tomoko Hoetzlein body dismembered in a dumpster next to the apartment where the two lived in Camarillo.

Authorities obtained a search warrant and took into custody David Hoetzlein.

CBS Los Angeles reports he is being held on $3 million bail on suspicion of murder. Authorities did not disclose a motive in the case but believe the incident was isolated.

He faces 25 years to life in prison, according to Fox11. The District Attorney formally charged Hoetzlein on Tuesday.

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Neighbors told CBS LA the news left them stunned.

“it’s just a shock, a shock honestly, that it happened in the city,” said one.

“This is my little Mayberry,” said another. “This is my happy place. There’s never ever crime here.

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