A former rock musician faces murder charges over the death of his missing girlfriend in California following the discovery of human remains.
Theobald Lengyel, 54, was arrested in connection with the killing of 61-year-old Alice “Alyx” Kamakaokalani Herrmann. Police say she was last seen alive in Santa Cruz on 3 December.
Herrmann was reported missing by her family on 12 December and her Toyota Highlander vehicle was found outside her boyfriend’s home in El Cerrito.
Mr Lengyel was a founding member of the funk-metal band Mr Bungle and played a variety of instruments, according to SFGate.
Officials said that following the victim’s disappearance he had “not cooperated with the police investigation” and travelled by car to Portland, Oregon.
Theobald Lengyel, 54, was arrested in connection with the killing of 61-year-old Alice ‘Alyx' Kamakaokalani Herrmann— (Betsy Marvit)
Investigators eventually found human remains in a wooded area at Tilden Regional Park, around four miles from El Cerrito.
Police have not shared any details on the cause of death and the remains are awaiting DNA confirmation by the Contra Costa County Coroner’s Office.
Theobald Lengyel, 54, was arrested in connection with the killing of 61-year-old Alice ‘Alyx' Kamakaokalani Herrmann— (Betsy Marvit)
Mr Lengyel was arrested and booked in the Santa Cruz County Jail. The investigation is ongoing. Capitola Police made the arrest and said that Mr Lengyel also goes by the name “Mylo Stone.”
“As the investigation progressed, it became clear that foul play was involved, leading to the identification of Theobald Lengyel as a suspect,” the Capitola Police Department said in a statement.
“The diligent work of our investigators, in coordination with our law enforcement partners, has led to the apprehension of Theobald Lengyel in connection with the tragic homicide of Alice Kamakaokalani,” the department added.
Theobald Lengyel, 54, was arrested in connection with the killing of 61-year-old Alice ‘Alyx' Kamakaokalani Herrmann— (Betsy Marvit)
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victim during this time.”
