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California Man Arrested for Taking Severed Leg from Train Crash Site [Wasco, CA]

California Man Arrested for Taking Severed Leg from Train Crash Site

man ate severed leg from train crash

WASCO, CA (March 24, 2024) — In an alarming event that has captured public attention, 27-year-old Rosendo Tellez was arrested in Wasco, California, for his actions involving a human leg severed in a train accident. 

Witnesses were left stunned as footage emerged showing Tellez with the limb, engaging in behavior that prompted immediate law enforcement intervention.

The incident happened after an unidentified individual was tragically struck by an Amtrak train, resulting in their death and the severing of their leg. This situation near the railroad tracks quickly escalated when Tellez was reportedly seen handling the severed limb inappropriately, leading to his arrest on misdemeanor charges for removing body parts from an area other than a cemetery.

As the investigation into the fatal collision continues, with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad confirming their involvement, the community is left to grapple with the shock and implications of such an act. 

Tellez, found to have several outstanding warrants, was taken into custody without further incidents, sparking discussions about respect for the deceased and legal boundaries.

Tellez is scheduled for a court appearance on March 26, as authorities and the community seek justice and answers. This case of the man who ate a severed leg from a train crash has not only brought to light the legal ramifications of disturbing a crime scene but also the profound respect owed to those lost in tragic circumstances.


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