Authorities believe the mystery behind a Mercedes Benz buried in an Atherton backyard over 30 years ago involves insurance fraud.
Authorities said Thursday that they suspect the vehicle was concealed for insurance fraud purposes.
John Lew, who formerly owned the property on Stockbridge Avenue where the convertible was discovered, was the car's registered owner. He owned the property from 1991 to 2009.The Mercedes was buried in the backyard of the $15 million estate sometime in the 1990s. It was buried approximately 4 to 5 feet into the ground.A car found buried behind a $15 million Atherton home was a Mercedes that was reported stolen out of Palo Alto in 1992, police said Friday.
Authorities said the burial time frame was based on the vehicle being reported as stolen to the Palo Alto Police Department and an insurance claim both from September 1992. After the vehicle's discovery cadaver dogs were brought to the mansion due to the unknown nature of the Mercedes. DAILY NEWSLETTERthat I have read and agree
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