Body of missing SD woman found in Fontana

The body of a San Diego woman who had been missing since New Year’s Eve was found buried behind a home in San Bernardino County, and a man who lives there allegedly admitted to killing her, authorities reported Friday.

Detectives served a search warrant at the Fontana residence of 40-year- old Cesar Rosales on Thursday evening. A cadaver dog led officers to a spot on the property where they found the remains of Alejandra Carrion Gutierrez, 27, in a makeshift grave, according to Fontana police.

“During (an) interview, Rosales admitted to the homicide and burying the body in his yard,” Fontana police spokeswoman Martha Guzman-Hurtado said. “Rosales was booked at the West Valley Detention Center for homicide.”

The victim’s family had not been able to reach her since the night of Dec. 31. Her vehicle was found abandoned in Fontana 10 days later.

Rosales knew Gutierrez, though the exact nature of their relationship was unclear. Police did not immediately disclose what led them to Rosales’ house.