Authorities have released the name of a man believed to be the victim of a homicide, with the remains found this past spring.

The circumstances surrounding this incident are suspicious, and it is being investigated as a homicide. The victim has been identified as David Menchaca, a 50-year-old Hispanic male of Waterford.

On Thursday, April 30, 2026, at about 1 p.m., deputies and investigators with the Major Crimes Unit (MCU) responded to the 16200 block of Highway 108 regarding the potential discovery of human remains. Upon arrival, they located human remains near the side of the road and on Friday, Aug. 21 officially released the victim’s identity.

At this time, MCU detectives are actively working on this case and are seeking the public’s assistance.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Detective Perez at (209)525-7093 or submit an anonymous tip by calling Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers at 1-866-602-7463 or online at stancrimetips.org.