Texas man Rogelio Bernal, aged 53, faces charges of destroying and concealing a human corpse after authorities uncovered that he concealed his deceased mother's body for over two years.
Bernal was initially arrested on drug charges on December 22, prompting a caller to alert the police upon finding human remains in a storage unit linked to him, as per New York Post.
Concealing Mother's Corpse Uncovered in Storage Unit
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A startling discovery has taken place at a storage facility located on the North Side of San Antonio. It all began when an unidentified individual, who happened to be a caller, stumbled upon what can only be described as human remains.
These remains were found concealed within a trash can that had been acquired through an auction. The property manager has reportedly identified Bernal as the former renter, prompting the police to ramp up their investigation. It has been discovered that Bernal was found to be in possession of an active warrant. Taking swift action, authorities proceeded to apprehend him on December 22 in relation to this warrant.
During questioning, Bernal openly acknowledged that the discovered remains were those of his late mother, whom he had been providing care for at their shared apartment. In a disturbing revelation, he has admitted to withholding information regarding her demise following a fall on October 31, 2021. His reasoning behind this decision stems from his apprehension of facing consequences due to his criminal record.
Despite finding his mother alive but injured on the bathroom floor, Bernal chose not to seek medical assistance, ultimately leading to her death. The affidavit indicates that Bernal concealed the body in a hall closet at the apartment, resorting to covering it with lye and cleaning supplies over the course of more than a year, according to MEAWW.
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Texas Man Faces Charges in Concealing Mother's Remains
The appalling details reveal that the apartment developed a gnat problem, prompting Bernal's eviction in October 2022. Subsequently, he secured a storage unit where he relocated various items, ultimately placing his mother's remains inside a trash can within the unit.
Bernal finds himself in a legal predicament, as he is currently facing charges related to the alteration, destruction, or concealment of a human corpse. As the situation unfolds, it is worth noting that his bond has been set at $75,000, and he is presently being held in custody at the Bexar County Jail. As of the time of publication, the age and additional details about Bernal's mother have not been disclosed.
The investigation highlights the gruesome nature of Bernal's actions, shedding light on the potential mental and emotional toll that led him to conceal his mother's death for an extended period. The circumstances surrounding Bernal's arrest on drug charges, along with the details of his mother's demise, raise questions about the complexities surrounding the case.
The involvement of legal representation for Bernal and the specifics of the additional charges on which he was arrested remain unclear as the investigation unfolds, Newsweek reported.
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