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Landlord Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Tenant, Body Found

12/29/2025

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Ricky Dean Miller, 67, a Woodland landlord, was arrested for allegedly killing his 71-year-old tenant, Dennis Eugene Schmitt.
Schmitt's body was found stuffed in a barrel on Miller's property after a family member reported a confession.
An autopsy found Schmitt died of multiple blunt force injuries and strangulation.
Miller faces second-degree murder and unlawful disposal of human remains charges.
Neighbors expressed shock at the violence in their quiet area.

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Ricky Dean Miller, 67, a Woodland landlord, was arrested for allegedly killing his 71-year-old tenant, Dennis Eugene Schmitt.
Schmitt's body was found stuffed in a barrel on Miller's property after a family member reported a confession.
An autopsy found Schmitt died of multiple blunt force injuries and strangulation.
Miller faces second-degree murder and unlawful disposal of human remains charges.
Neighbors expressed shock at the violence in their quiet area.