Arrest Made in Connection With "Human Skin" Teddy Bear
July 16, 2025
A man is behind bars on suspicion of leaving a so-called "human skin teddy bear" outside of a Southern California convenience store. Hector Villanueva was arrested in Victorville on Monday, one day after the discovery was made. Villanueva is accused of causing a report of emergency while knowing it to be false and intentionally and wrongfully planting evidence to falsely present as real. The teddy bear was actually made out of latex and is a prop created by a horror special affects artist. The San Bernardino County Coroner's Office confirms it did not contain any kind of human remains or skin.