Decapitated, eviscerated animals found at Fremont train station

FREMONT, Calif. - Fremont police on Sunday discovered mutilated animals and bags of entrails left at a train station, and an investigation is underway.

AMTRAK Police contacted the Fremont Police Department on Sunday afternoon after "a decapitated and eviscerated animal" was found on a park bench at Fremont-Centerville Train Station, according to the FPD.

"It was exceedingly sickening, very sickening," said Dick Lorenz, who rents out space at the station, right next to where the animals were found. "The head was in a bag, on the ground, and other parts were in another bag, located right next to where the carcass was laid out here."

The FPD reported that they could not determine the species of the maimed animal.

"I’m pretty certain, by the size of it, it was a dog, and the fur," said Lorenzo. "With all of us who love our pets at home, we relate it to that, and it's just so disturbing."   

In addition to the animal on the bench, authorities also found several bags containing a second decapitated and eviscerated animal, as well as "what appeared to be entrails" in another bag.

Police said a forensic veterinarian is assisting in identifying the species of the animals.

The motive for the mutilations remains unclear, but during an interview with Lorenz, what appeared to be an upside down cross was discovered right next to where the animals were found.

"You know, is it ritualistic of some sort," wondered Lorenz.       

No threats have been identified as being associated with the incident, according to the FPD.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Fremont Animal Services at 510-790-6635.