Kearny, AZ Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Lynn

Name

Loretta Lynn

Age

26

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On tuesday, june 14, 1988 at approximately 2:56 a.M., the victim was found on the floor of her residence with fatal stab wounds. The door to her residence was found to have been pried open. Numerous items of evidence were located, but no suspects have been identified. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Makil

Name

Juan Makil

Age

38

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On thursday, february 9, 2012 at approximately 5:45 a.M. A suspect entered the residence located at 575 n. Delaware street. And shot the victim juan jose makil. The suspect then fled the scene in an unknown manner. The victim was pronounced at the scene

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Marquis

Name

Philip Marquis

Age

70

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On monday, november 5, 2012 at 2:30 p.M. The bodies of philip marquis and leila ziegler were found in a travel trailer in the area of crismon rd and main st in mesa. Marquis and ziegler were the victims of a violent murder

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Pineda

Name

Jeremy Pineda

Age

1

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On monday, october 10, 2011, at approximately 6:45 am, the victim, 1 year old jeremy piñeda, was killed by a gunshot wound at 750 e. Dana #2, mesa, az. Jeremy was in the care of his grandmother along with 4 other children when two hispanic males confronted the grandmother at the back door of the apartment. Shots were fired and the suspects fled the scene on foot. The grandmother went to check on the children and found jeremy with the gunshot wound.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Rodriguez

Name

Isabel Rodriguez

Age

54

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On thursday, may 2, 2019 officers responded to the area of 700 e southern avenue to conduct a check welfare. The victim, isabel ybarra rodriguez was located inside the apartment deceased. It was determined isabel was a victim of a homicide.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Velazquez

Name

Ana Velazquez

Age

30

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On thursday, august 29, 2019 at 2:33 a.M., the victims were sleeping in the front room of their trailer when multiple gunshots were fired from outside striking the victims. Neither of the victims survived their injuries. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Cruz

Name

David Cruz

Age

26

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On wednesday, july 25, 2012 at approximately 11:00 pm, mesa police responded to 1142 n. April #a in reference to a report of shots fired. When officers arrived they found david “reeko” cruz dead in his residence. Three black males were seen fleeing the area in a dark colored sedan.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__De Santiago

Name

Maria De Santiago

Age

28

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On tuesday, january 31, 2017 at approximately 11:15 a.M., mammoth police officers responded to the area of 400 south main street. Mark reynoso and maria de santiago were found with fatal gunshot wounds in the backyard of a residence. Investigators believe mark and maria had been shot sometime within the last 45 minutes. The listed vehicle was seen in the area around the time of the incident and the occupants may have information that will help investigators

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Rynoso

Name

Mark Rynoso

Age

32

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On tuesday, january 31, 2017 at approximately 11:15 a.M., mammoth police officers responded to the area of 400 south main street. Mark reynoso and maria de santiago were found with fatal gunshot wounds in the backyard of a residence. Investigators believe mark and maria had been shot sometime within the last 45 minutes. The listed vehicle was seen in the area around the time of the incident and the occupants may have information that will help investigators

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Dunn

Name

Henry Dunn

Age

34

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

Maricopa county sheriffs are seeking any information into the stabbing death of 34-year-old henry l. Dunn. This violent incident happened on may 3, 2024, at about 3:10 a.M. Deputies responded to a local hotel near 8000 east apache trail in mesa arizona and found henry suffering from a single stab wound to his chest. Henry was pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives encourage everyone in the community to call with tips that can lead to an arrest

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Fawcett

Name

Aaron Fawcett

Age

45

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On thursday, may 12, 2022 at 8:44 p.M., 45 year old aaron fawcett suffered fatal gunshot wounds at 546 s. Country club drive in mesa. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Feuerstein

Name

Jenika Feuerstein

Age

20

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On saturday, january 3, 2009, jenika feuerstein went missing from the area of mesa drive and brown road in mesa. On april 6, 2014, jenika’s body was found near apache lake in the tonto national forest. Jenika was last seen in the company of a male subject but further information is needed

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Gonzales

Name

Christopher Gonzales

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On sunday, april 4, 2010, at approximately 2:30 a.M. The victim, christopher gonzales, went to a party at the residence located in the 300 block of east ivy street in mesa to assist a family member. While there christopher was involved in an argument with a party-goer. The argument escalated to a fight. Christopher was shot and killed

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Henion

Name

Keith Henion

Age

50

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On january 28, 2024, at 12:48 a.M., the victim’s vehicle was found on the left shoulder against the median barrier wall on the eastbound red mountain state route 202 at alma school rd. By an arizona dps state trooper. The victim, who was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, was determined to be deceased as a result of a gunshot wound. The gunshot likely occurred between dobson rd and the beginning of the alma school road offramp. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Hilsdorf

Name

Gabriel Hilsdorf

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On tuesday, september 20, 2022 at 3:21 a.M., mesa police officers responded to a call of an unresponsive male in the grass area of 825 s. Alma school rd. The victim was located and he did not survive an injury he sustained. Investigators were able to determine some of the victim’s personal property was missing. A unique item missing was a sprayground angry bear backpack. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Hunter

Name

Danita Hunter

Age

47

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On saturday, august 29, 2020 at 11:23 p.M., chandler police responded to a reported shooting and located danita hunter as well as a 22-year-old male with serious gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to the hospital, but danita did not survive her injuries. Investigators have learned that an unknown male was responsible for the shootings and based upon evidence, the suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2-door silver chevrolet camaro. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Jarrett

Name

Mary Jarrett

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On march 17, 1994, mary barrett was reported missing by family members. The family stated that the last time they saw mary was february 26, 1994. Mary may have resided with other relatives in the area of 1300 west roosevelt and was last seen sometime between february 26, 1994 and march 17, 1994. Mary did not have a driver’s license and may have had health issues.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Johnson

Name

Elvis Johnson

Age

84

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On october 21, 2003 at approximately 5:20 p.M., elvis johnson and his wife were walking in the parking lot by home depot located at 1155 west chandler boulevard in chandler. The suspect approached them and grabbed the wife’s purse. As elvis johnson and the suspect struggled over the purse, elvis was pulled under the vehicle as the suspect drove away. Mr. Johnson later died of his injuries

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Lucero

Name

Randolph Lucero

Age

40

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On saturday, january 27th, 2007 at 12:18 a.M. The victim was found murdered at 6521 e university dr in mesa. Investigators need help identifying who is responsible for his death

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Ziegler

Name

Leila Ziegler

Age

30

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On monday, november 5, 2012 at 2:30 p.M. The bodies of philip marquis and leila ziegler were found in a travel trailer in the area of crismon rd and main st in mesa. Marquis and ziegler were the victims of a violent murder

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Moreno

Name

Maryhelen Moreno

Age

36

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On sunday, june 21, 2020, mesa police officers responded to an unknown trouble call in the area of 1200 s. Lesueur. The officers located the victim deceased in the driveway of a residence. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Reynoso

Name

Mark Reynoso

Age

32

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On tuesday, january 31, 2017 at approximately 11:15 a.M., mammoth police officers responded to the area of 400 south main street. Mark reynoso and maria de santiago were found with fatal gunshot wounds in the backyard of a residence. Investigators believe mark and maria had been shot sometime within the last 45 minutes. The listed vehicle was seen in the area around the time of the incident and the occupants may have information that will help investigators.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Roach

Name

Kelly Roach

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On tuesday, may 18, 2021 at 12:06 a.M., mesa police officers responded to a call of shots fired and located the victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim did not survive his injuries. Investigators were able to determine some of the victim’s personal property was missing and his vehicle had been stolen. The stolen vehicle was located a short distance from the crime scene. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Ugalde Sr.

Name

Joseph Ugalde Sr.

Age

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

On may 8th, 2009, joseph ugalde sr. Was reported missing by his family members and last seen in the sacaton area (district three of the gila river indian community). Joseph’s whereabouts are still unknown as of september 2023 and detectives believe foul play is suspected in his disappearance. Joseph’s vehicle was found in the desert area south of the sacaton around the time he was reported missing. Joseph ugalde sr. Has not been located. Detectives are encouraging the community to provide any and all details about this case to silent witness, you will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Munoz

Name

Manuel Munoz

Age

62

Cause of Death

Ligature/Strangulation

Info

Agency

Tucson Police Department

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cold-case-record__Wickersham

Name

Janet Wickersham

Age

79

Cause of Death

Hit and Run

Info

Agency

Tucson Police Department

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cold-case-record__Wickersham

Name

David Wickersham

Age

77

Cause of Death

Hit and Run

Info

Agency

Tucson Police Department

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cold-case-record__Baker

Name

Ann Baker

Age

47

Cause of Death

Knife/Stabbing

Info

Agency

Pima County Sheriff's Department

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cold-case-record__Santiago

Name

Maria Santiago

Age

28

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On tuesday, january 31, 2017 at approximately 11:15 a.M., mammoth police officers responded to the area of 400 south main street. Mark reynoso and maria de santiago were found with fatal gunshot wounds in the backyard of a residence. Investigators believe mark and maria had been shot sometime within the last 45 minutes. The listed vehicle was seen in the area around the time of the incident and the occupants may have information that will help investigators.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Saenz

Name

Johnny Saenz

Age

48

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On monday, october 1, 2007 at 6: 45 a.M. The victim was injured in an alley near the fire station at 368 west apache street. The victim knocked on the front door of the fire station, fire fighters answered the door and discovered that the victim had been injured. The victim was transported to st. Joseph’s hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Seibold

Name

Joseph Seibold

Age

17

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On wednesday, february 17, 2021 at approximately 10:39 p.M., the victim was shot in the area of 3rd drive and chestnut in mesa. The victim later died from his injuries. Three suspects were seen fleeing the area. Two of the suspects have not been identified. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Sizemore

Name

Summer Sizemore

Age

36

Cause of Death

Trauma

Info

On sunday, april 22, 2001 at approximately 10:10 a.M., summer sizemore was found outside an abandoned building located at 13453 east chandler blvd. On maricopa county land. She was last seen on april 18, 2001 and reported missing on april 21, 2001. Summer died as a result of blunt force trauma to the head. She lived in the area of peoria avenue and north 15th avenue and did not have a vehicle to get to chandler boulevard. She also did not have known friends who lived where she was found.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Warring

Name

Jarrod Warring

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november, 3, 2003, at approximately 1930 hours, jarrod michael waring was found shot to death in the alley behind 388 n. Comanche dr., chandler, az. Waring was inside his girlfriend’s white passenger car at the time of his death, parked just east of arrowhead park.

Agency

Chandler PD

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cold-case-record__Murray

Name

Debra Murray

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On june 26, 1998, at 4:30 a.M., debra sue murray walked out the front door of her home at 708 w. Shawnee dr, chandler, az. Debra was on her way to work where she was the manager of a local jack in the box fast food restaurant. An unknown person ambushed debra in her front yard. Debra suffered multiple gunshot wounds to her upper body. She was pronounced dead at the scene by responding chandler fire paramedics.

Agency

Chandler PD

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cold-case-record__Zarco

Name

Martin Zarco

Age

26

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On october 6, 1995, between 3 and 4:30 a.M., martin zarco was shot and killed while waiting to go to work. Mr. Zarco, age 26, was employed by coca-cola and was awaiting the delivery of product to a supermarket when he was killed. This murder occurred in an empty parking lot behind a discount supermarket located on warner rd. Just west of arizona ave. In chandler, az.

Agency

Chandler PD

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cold-case-record__Bowman

Name

Vernon Bowman

Age

48

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The mesa police department is investigating the brutal death of 48-year-old vernon bowman, whose body was found in his residence. Vernon had a small circle of friends and one or more of his friends may have information related to this investigation.

Agency

Mesa PD

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cold-case-record__Chambers

Name

Mindi Chambers

Age

17

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

The mesa police department is investigating the disappearance of 17-year-old mindi chambers, who was last seen walking her step-sister to school. She was not reported missing until april 17, 1995. One of her high school friends may have information related to her disappearance.

Agency

Mesa PD

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cold-case-record__Rettig

Name

Yvone Rettig

Age

39

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The mesa police department is investigating the homicide of 39-year-old yvone e. Rettig, whose body was found in her residence.

Agency

Mesa PD

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cold-case-record__Newton

Name

Pamela Newton

Age

13

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The mesa police department is investigating the homicide of 13-year-old pamela newton, whose body was found near the railroad tracks in west mesa.

Agency

Mesa PD

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cold-case-record__Echoles

Name

Rondell Echoles

Age

25

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The mesa police department is investigating the homicide of 25-year-old rondell echoles and 27-year-old tyrone phillips, who were found in an apartment deceased.

Agency

Mesa PD

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cold-case-record__Phillips

Name

Tyrone Phillips

Age

27

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The mesa police department is investigating the homicide of 25-year-old rondell echoles and 27-year-old tyrone phillips, who were found in an apartment deceased.

Agency

Mesa PD

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cold-case-record__O'Donnell

Name

Frances O'Donnell

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The mesa police department is investigating the death of 21-year-old frances o'donnell whose body was found in her residence. The composite sketch is a description given to police by witnesses who saw this person leaving the victim's residence shortly before she was found.

Agency

Mesa PD

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cold-case-record__Lynn

Name

Loretta Lynn

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The mesa police department is investigating the death of 26-year-old loretta lynn whose body was found in her residence

Agency

Mesa PD

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cold-case-record__Aucker

Name

Eric Aucker

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On december 5, 2009 at 4:18 a.M. The victim was found at 4747 s. Power road in mesa arizona. The victim was believed to have been heading northbound in the listed vehicle and was found on the side of the road deceased

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Austin

Name

Sierra Austin

Age

24

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On sunday, may 28, 2023 at approximately 11:30 p.M., an unknown subject fired a weapon upon a vehicle traveling in the area of n. Shuttle rd and w. Hilltop rd in the gila river indian community in sacaton, az. The passenger of the vehicle sierra austin a 24 year old female, was struck by the gunfire and died from her injuries. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Burks

Name

Michael Burks

Age

37

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On tuesday, october 31, 2023, at approximately 11:20 pm, michael was shot in the area of power road and superstition springs blvd in mesa, and later died from his injuries. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Prieto

Name

Adrian Prieto

Age

26

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On tuesday, july 6th, 2010 at 12:45 p.M. The victim was found deceased inside of his residence at 9225 east apache trail, space #72 in the city of mesa. The maricopa county sheriff’s office homicide unit is seeking the help of the community in solving this crime. Anyone with information is asked to call silent witness.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Rodriguez

Name

Corey Rodriguez

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On thursday, november 25, 2021 at approximately 2:00 a.M., the victim was shot and killed in the park located at the northwest corner of north 48th street and east mcdowell road. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Romero-Ortez

Name

Alexis Romero-Ortez

Age

43

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On monday, may 28, 2018 at 11:35 p.M., the victim sustained a fatal wound while near 8th avenue and s. Alma school road in mesa. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Waring

Name

Jarrod Waring

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On november 3, 3003 at 7:30 p.M. Jarrod waring was found shot to death in the alley behind the 300 block of north comanche drive in chandler. Nearby residents noticed an unfamiliar car in the alley and thought it might be another neighbor’s car. Later the neighbors approached the vehicle and discovered jarrod in the vehicle with injuries. They notified police who confirmed jarrod was deceased

Agency

Phoenix

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