Humboldt County Coroner Dave Parris said Monday that investigators don't want to release more details of how Freed was beaten, pending further investigation.
Gary Lee Bullock, 44, of Humboldt County, is charged with murder with a special allegation of torture in the death of Freed. He is also charged with burglary, arson and auto theft.
Source: CORONER: CALIF. PRIEST BEATEN TO DEATH WITH STAKE, PIPEThere is still no word on the motive.
Here is a link to more on the murder of Rev. Eric Freed.