Man’s Body Discovered in Suitcase at Lake Merritt, Locals React
- Human remains were found in a suitcase in Lake Merritt on Tuesday morning as confirmed by the Oakland Fire Department. The discovery was made by volunteers cleaning the lake who subsequently called 911.
- The suitcase containing the body was found near the edge of Lake Merritt near Lakeshore and Hanover Avenues. The man, appearing to be in his 30s, was found positioned in a fetal position in the suitcase. Crew volunteer Kevin Shomo was among those who discovered the suitcase.
- Oakland police and Alameda County Coroner’s investigators joined the scene. They are currently conducting an investigation, trying to determine when and where the suitcase first entered the water, and if the victim matches any missing persons reports. Meanwhile, Oakland police are appealing for anyone with surveillance video or information about suspicious activity to come forward.
Human Remains Found Stuffed in Suitcase at Lake Merritt, Oakland
A shocking discovery was made Tuesday morning when human remains were discovered in a suitcase at Lake Merritt, confirmed by the Oakland Fire Department. The suitcase was found by volunteers cleaning the lake, prompting an immediate 911 call.
The suitcase was found near Lakeshore and Hanover Avenues. The sight of a body in a suitcase on the edge of Lake Merritt, a wildlife refuge adored by joggers and nature lovers, was disturbing.
Kevin Shomo, from the Lake Merritt Institute, was part of the crew who came across the suitcase. “We weren’t able to lift it due to its weight. We unzipped it and that’s when we found the remains,” said Shomo.
Investigation Underway on Human Remains Found in Suitcase at Lake Merritt
The man found in the suitcase appeared to be in his 30s and was folded into a fetal position. The Oakland police and the alameda county coroner’s investigators were called onto the scene.
Oakland Police Capt. Alan Yu confirmed that the origins of the suitcase and whether the victim matches any missing person reports are still under investigation. “We’re looking into all possible outcomes,” said Yu.
The discovery sparked shock and horror among the crowd that had gathered. Local resident Angela Massella recalled noticing a part of the suitcase protruding from the water at around 8 a.m.
Another local resident, Gerlen Polk, was upset by the news. She said, “I was just going for my usual walk. Hearing about a body in the lake is just sad.”
The Oakland police department is requesting anyone with relevant surveillance footage or information to come forward.
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