A former San Francisco Republican official was arrested on murder charges after he was accused of killing his 27-year-old fiancée whose partial remains were found inside a plastic bag.
Joseph Roberts was arrested on September 7 after his DNA was discovered on the “tape that wrapped” his 27-year-old fiancée Rachel Elizabeth Imani Buckner’s body.
“Joseph’s DNA was on the tape that wrapped her body, which meant he was aware she was dead, he was aware she was dismembered, and he took an active role in wrapping her body, concealing it in plastic garbage bags,” police said.
Investigators said that the gruesome murder and dismemberment of Buckner’s body took place in the apartment she shared with Roberts for years. He never reported her missing.
“Since July, APD has worked tirelessly to identify the involved parties and understand the series of events that led to this death,” Alameda Police Chief Nichant Joshi said.
“We appreciate the community’s patience and the support from our law enforcement partners who assisted in this investigation.”
