Man arrested after woman's body found inside trash bin in Costa Mesa

Authorities have launched an investigation in Costa Mesa after a woman's body was found inside of a trash bin behind a home on Tuesday. 

The discovery was made behind a single-family home in the 1900 block of Maple Avenue, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. Officers were called to the scene a little before 2:30 after learning of the deceased woman. 

Investigators say that the body is believed to be that of 38-year-old Julie Anne Sanetra.

Witnesses say that a team of gardeners discovered the remains while working on the property. 

"The victim's friend was identified as a suspect and located in Glendale," a CMPD statement said. "Costa Mesa detectives traveled to Glendale and arrested the suspect."

Investigators identified him as Daniel Allen Aldrich, 49. Costa Mesa police found him at a family member's home at 3700 block of El Lado Drive in Glendale.

No further information was provided. 

The surrounding area was closed off as the investigation continued, which was visible with SkyCal overhead on Tuesday afternoon. 

Neighbors were distraught upon learning the news. 

"It's spooky, it's distressing," said Riley Austin, who lives nearby. "It's a good neighborhood."

"Normally we don't hear those things happen in Costa Mesa," said another neighbor.

Perhaps even more concerning than that, many neighbors say they've never even seen anyone at the home. 

"In two years I've never seen anyone come and go from that house," Austin said. 

Anyone who knows more is asked to contact investigators at (714) 754-4986.