Benjamin Roybal, 77, of San Bruno, California, was killed on March 11, 2017, after a dispute with his neighbor over the sale of a space heater. The argument escalated; Roybal was pepper-sprayed and shot in the chest by neighbor David Stubblefield. After Roybal was reported missing, a welfare check led officers to Stubblefield’s home where a strong odor and subsequent search uncovered dismembered remains placed in various containers around the property.

Stubblefield was arrested and charged with murder, destruction of evidence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm; his record included prior drug-related convictions. He initially claimed self-defense but later entered a no contest plea to second-degree murder under a plea agreement that resulted in a 40 years to life sentence with parole eligibility after 25 years under the Elderly Parole Program.

Anyone who knew Benjamin Roybal or has information about the events leading up to March 11, 2017, is asked to come forward.