Residents in Victorville, California were left stunned after a disturbing discovery outside a local gas station on Sunday, July 13. A creepy-looking teddy bear, believed to be made from human skin, triggered a full-blown police investigation—and even rumors of a possible serial killer.
🚨A Horror Prop That Went Way Too Far
The unsettling doll was spotted near an AMPM convenience store on Bear Valley Road, prompting a call to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department just after noon. At 12:32 PM, the coroner’s division was alerted, and suspicions ran wild.
Authorities arrived on the scene and treated the teddy bear with extreme caution. The area was quickly cordoned off, and the stuffed toy was carefully bagged for further examination. KTLA 5 reports that fears escalated as officials considered the terrifying possibility that the bear was made using real human remains.
🧪But Here’s the Real Story…
Thankfully, the panic didn’t last long. According to an official statement from the Sheriff’s Department, a forensic pathologist examined the bear and confirmed it was made of fabricated material—no human tissue involved. You can read the full statement on the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s official website.
Hector Corona Villanueva is believed to have purchased the teddy off a horror-prop company, called Dark Seed Creations (KTLA 5)
Turns out, the teddy was a horror-themed prop bought online from a shop called Dark Seed Creations, known for selling creepy collectible items. It had even been listed on Etsy for $165.
🧑⚖️A Prankster Behind Bars
The man behind the scare? Hector Corona Villanueva, a 23-year-old local, who now faces legal trouble. Police say he intentionally planted the bear to create a fake emergency and mislead law enforcement. He’s been arrested and charged with causing a false emergency and staging evidence.
The prank caused a stir in Victorville, with the gas station being cordoned off by police (KTLA 5)
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The Sheriff’s Department didn’t hold back, stating:
“Incidents like this waste emergency resources and can delay real emergencies.”
😳Creator Reacts: “This is Wild!”
Meanwhile, the bear’s creator, Robert Kelly, couldn’t believe how things escalated. Posting on Facebook, he wrote:
“I can’t make this sh*t up! One of my skin teddy bears has apparently been involved in a prank that brought police attention! This is f**king wild!”
While the bear might have been fake, the public panic and police response were very real.
✅Final Thoughts
This incident is a chilling reminder that even pranks can have serious consequences. So next time you’re shopping for a spooky collectible, maybe keep it on your shelf—and out of public view.
Featured Image Credit: Victor Valley News Group/YouTube
