Human Head Found in Freezer After House Sold

Police are investigating a potential homicide after a human head was found in a freezer in Colorado.

Deputies from Mesa County Sheriff's Office responded to a call regarding a suspicious incident on Pinyon Road, The Pinery, near Denver on Friday, January 12. A person, who wasn't identified, discovered a bag possibly containing human remains in a deep freezer at the property after they responded to a social media post about free items there.

A statement from police issued on January 12 reads: "Persons at the address cleaning out the recently sold property discovered possible human remains inside the residence." Officers confirmed the body part found was a severed human head, according to Western Slope Now. It isn't known if authorities have discovered the identity of the deceased person yet.

A neighbor told Western Slope Now that a mother and son lived at 2988 Pinyon Road. The family had lost father, David Bradley Imer, to a cardiac arrest as a result of a COVID-19 infection in 2021, according to death records obtained by the news outlet. The identities of anyone who lived in the property haven't been officially confirmed by authorities.

An unidentified neighbor told Western Slope Now: "As far as I can gather, the gentleman was taking care of his mom. They never really had many people over."

The former occupant allegedly moved out and sold the house on the same day, the neighbor told the outlet. Exactly when the new homeowners moved in isn't clear.

"The lady who had purchased the house posted online for people to come and get the free stuff," they said. The neighbor said they were approached by someone who came to collect the deep freezer in the garage.

She said the person was cleaning out the freezer when they discovered a black bag inside from which a "human head fell out." She also claimed there was "animal meat" on top of the freezer, although this also hasn't been confirmed by officials.

Footage from the scene shows several investigators in personal protective equipment at the property, as well as leftover belongings strewn over the front garden that had been left behind by the former occupants.

Police haven't confirmed if any other body parts have been discovered at the property.

In a statement, Mesa County Sheriff's Office said they believe this is an isolated incident, and there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Newsweek has contacted Mesa County Sheriff's Office for comment via email.