After interviewing family and friends of the victim, police learned the suspect and the victim had an argument prior to the victim's disappearance.

After being confronted with the information police had gathered, the suspect reportedly confessed to killing the victim and burying the body near his home.

The body was exhumed and taken to a local morgue. Police spokesman Brig. Saleh Al-Harbi said the case has been transferred to the General Prosecution and Investigation Board.