A person of interest who was arrested and then released in connection with the discovery of a suitcase that contained a dismembered body in San Francisco has died of drug-related causes.
54-year-old Mark Andrus died Saturday.
Andrus’s death came just four days after he was released from jail.
Prosecutors were unable to charge him due to lack of evidence, so authorities had no choice but to release him.
Police suspect the body may be that of Andrus’ friend who has been missing, but the medical examiner has yet to make an I.D. and determine a cause of death.
Public defender Jeff Adachi released a statement saying, “I am sorry to learn that mark Andrus died Saturday morning. During the short time I represented Mark, I found him to be a kind and engaging person.”
The case remains under investigation.
