Etsy artist’s terrifying teddy bears go viral after police called over “human remains”

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An intriguing artwork on Etsy ignited an inquiry by the police in California, following widespread concern over a chilling teddy bear resembling human skin that provoked a significant alarm.

On the 13th of July, law enforcement officers in Victorville, California were summoned to an ARCO gas station following a report that appeared to be human remains were found close to a bus stop. As stated by Mara Rodriguez, spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, this alarming discovery was made around midday.

“A caller reported finding an object that appeared to be human remains,” Rodriguez confirmed.

Images rapidly circulated on the internet, depicting an unsettling sight that seemed to be a lifelike teddy bear constructed from flesh, eerily positioned near the train station at Bear Valley and Amethyst Roads. Onlookers recounted the scenario as reminiscent of a chilling horror movie sequence.

Today in Victorville, California, a stuffed teddy bear enveloped in material that appears to be sewn-together fabric resembling human skin was discovered.

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But it wasn’t a crime scene; it was art.

Artist’s disturbing teddy bear goes viral after police investigation

Robert Kelly, a South Carolina-based artist and proprietor of DarkSeed Creations, came forward to disclose that the ominous bear he had showcased was in fact one of his own macabre art pieces. Known for his horror-themed artwork, particularly disturbing teddy bears designed to resemble they’re made from human skin, Kelly is the creator behind this chilling work.

Approximately an hour ago, I discovered that one of my ‘skin bears’ was utilized in a prank at a bus station in Victorville, CA, as shared on a local news article. I’ve been overwhelmed with messages and my phone battery is draining trying to respond to everyone.

Last week, Kelly verified that he had indeed sold a bear via his Etsy shop, which was subsequently delivered to a client residing in Victorville.

It seems the “human skin” teddy bear is made by “dark seed creations”

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Indeed, I’m the one who created the bear featured in the news clip. You can see my Etsy shop in those news articles as well,” he clarified. “However, I must stress that I had no idea about the buyer’s plans and I wasn’t part of any prank taking place on the other side of the country from where I am.

Even though Kelly’s creations appear incredibly lifelike, it is important to note that none of them are made using real human matter. In his Etsy shop, DarkSeedCreations, you can find a diverse selection of eerie collectibles, ranging from bears and caps to horror masks, all fashioned with artificial materials.

Despite the alarming nature of the incident, it unexpectedly brought about a significant surge in business for Kelly due to the viral misunderstanding.

He’s making an effort to respond to all the messages and stay focused, but he also has other tasks that need his attention.

At present, the person behind the practical joke of leaving a bear at the gas station has yet to be identified. However, Kelly’s eerie inventions continue to sell rapidly online.

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2025-07-14 17:48