Suspect in bludgeoning death identified

<p>Sonoma County sheriff's deputies arrested a 46-year-old Monte Rio man on suspicion of murder in the bludgeoning death of his roommate, the sheriff's office said Saturday.</p><p>Brett Arnold Matz is being held without bail at Sonoma County Jail. The identity of the victim is being withheld until next of kin are notified.</p><p>Matz was contacted by Monte Rio firefighters Friday afternoon after he told a business owner he'd killed his partner, investigators said.</p><p>Firefighters entered his nearby residence and found a dead body inside, according to the Sheriff's Department. Matz was arrested at the scene.</p><p>Investigators later determined the victim was struck numerous times with a blunt instrument, resulting in massive head injuries.</p><p>-- Steve Hart</p>