Neighbor arrested at nudist ranch for killing elderly couple who were reported missing.

On Thursday night, a man named Michael Royce Sparks was taken into custody at the nudist ranch where he lived with a missing elderly couple. The couple, identified as Stephanie and Daniel Menard, had disappeared five days ago and were presumed to have been murdered. The police were able to locate Sparks after using an armored vehicle and hydraulic battering ram to enter his home in Redlands, California. Despite initial reluctance, Sparks eventually surrendered to the authorities.

According to Redlands Police Department spokesman Carl Baker, Sparks was not very cooperative, but eventually gave in after lengthy negotiations. The SWAT team had descended upon the Olive Dell Ranch nudist resort where the Menards were last seen. The couple, aged 73 and 79, had been living at the ranch with their white Shih Tzu, Cuddles. Their sudden disappearance had left everyone in shock.

The investigation led the police to Sparks' home at the nudist ranch, where they found the couple's unlocked vehicle down the road. Inside the vehicle, they also found Stephanie's purse and the couple's phones. It was clear that something had happened to the Menards, and the police believed that they were no longer alive.

Cadaver dogs were brought in to search the property, and one of them was able to detect a body under Sparks' home. The discovery was made close to where Sparks had been taken into custody. However, Baker clarified that they could not confirm if the body belonged to Stephanie or Daniel. The motive behind the possible killings was not immediately clear.

During the arrest, Sparks had reportedly attempted to take his own life with a rifle, but the gun failed to fire. He was subsequently charged with murder and has been booked into a detention center. Cuddles, the Menards' beloved dog, was also missing, adding to the mystery of their disappearance.

Neighbors and friends of the couple were shocked by the news, stating that the Menards were active members of the nudist resort and their local church. One friend, Sandy Marinelli, had known them for over a decade and expressed her disbelief and sadness. "They don't deserve this," she said. "They're just good people who go to church. I just want them back."

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