Suspect in Elderly Couple’s Death at Nudist Ranch Faces 2 Murder Counts

Remains of two people were found by law enforcement at a house next door to the Menards’ at the Olive Dell Ranch nudist park.

Michael Royce Sparks, 62, was arrested in connection with the disappearance of Daniel and Stephanie Menard. Courtesy of Redlands Police

A man suspected of killing Daniel and Stephanie Menard at a nudist ranch in Southern California faces two counts of murder with a special circumstance that could lengthen his sentence if convicted, authorities announced Sept. 3.

Michael Royce Sparks, 62, is expected to be formally charged Wednesday in San Bernardino County Superior Court, District Attorney Jason Anderson said at a news conference Tuesday.