Quartzsite, AZ Area Cold Cases
Name
Rebecca RubalcavaAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The yavapai county sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) involved in a 24-year-old double homicide case. On april 23, 1999, the bodies of two homicide victims were found in a drainage ditch between the pull-out and the boundary fence off highway 93, between the towns of wickenburg and wickieup. Both victims had gunshot wounds to the head. The victims were later identified as 39-year-old mesa, az resident william rodriguez and 20-year-old phoenix resident rebecca rubalcava. Rodriguez was a puerto rican male five feet 10 inches tall, 175 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was also known as “cuba” or cubano.” rubalcava was a white female five feet 7 inches tall, 140 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. She also sometimes went by rebecca larue. The yavapai county sheriff’s cold case unit continues to look for more leads in this case to help them bring justice to these victims and their familiesAgency
Yavapai Silient Witness (CS)
Name
Daniel CookAge
22Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
$3,000.00 reward for suspect in stabbing death in prescott. The prescott police are looking for 30 year-old joel medina-ortiz in connection with the stabbing death of 22 year old daniel cook. Medina-ortiz, who once lived at 802 2nd street in prescott, is a mexican male who is 5’9″ and weighs about 180 pounds. The fight that resulted in cook’s death took place on east gurley street in prescott on october 28, 2006Agency
Yavapai Silient Witness (CS)
Name
Guy StubbsAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The body of guy stubbs was located in the forest off of iron springs road west of prescott on august 1, 2001. Mr. Stubbs was a victim of a homicide and was a transient to the areaAgency
Yavapai Silient Witness (CS)
Name
Robert WatkinsAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 31, 1997 the body of robert bruce watkins was discovered next to his vehicle on the east side of I-17 at the badger springs exit. Mr. Watkins was the victim of a homicide. Mr. Watkins was a building contractor living in prescott at the time of his murder. Ycso detectives say that the killing took place during the daylight hours of may 31stAgency
Yavapai Silient Witness (CS)
Name
Sandra RhodesAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
In 1982 Sandra resided near the military base in 29 Palms, California. On 05/28/1981, at approximately 1330 hours, Sandra was seen walking by Criterion Insurance, which was located near Adobe Road and Two Mile Road in 29 Palms. Sandra was scheduled to work at Alamo Market at 1400 hours, but never showed up. The following day Sandra was found deceased in the desert near Pinto Mountain Road and Amboy Road in 29 Palms.Agency
San Bernadino
Name
Rosa CastrejonAge
42Cause of Death
Info
Agency
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Name
Daniel BonnerAge
45Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Daniel bonner, 45, was last seen at his home on may 3, 2019. On may 4, 2019, his body was found burning in a desert area near watson rd north of I-10.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Gabrielle Field-GutierrezAge
18Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The body of gabrielle maria field-gutierrez, 18, was discovered in an irrigation canal on september 23, 2016.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Michael MartinezAge
28Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The bodies of santana monique armijo, 21, and michael martinez, 28, were found in a desert area west of verrado way on september 20, 2007. Investigators believe the two were killed somewhere else and dumped at that location.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Santana ArmijoAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The bodies of santana monique armijo, 21, and michael martinez, 28, were found in a desert area west of verrado way on september 20, 2007. Investigators believe the two were killed somewhere else and dumped at that location.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Amalia Sanchez-HernandezAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Amalia sanchez-hernandez was reported missing out of phoenix on december 21, 2019. Her remains were found in a desert area off wickenburg rd. On april 24, 2020.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Shawn KingAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The remains of shawn elwood king were found in an uncovered manhole in a field.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Jose Calderon-OrtizAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The body of jose calderon-ortiz was found on the side of the road a mile west of palo verde rd and yuma rd. He had been shot. His vehicle was found near 96th ave. And butler dr. In peoria.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Joaquin CruzAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The body of joaquin cruz was found in a desert wash near miller rd about two miles north of I-10. He had been shot.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Wes HutchersonAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The body of wes hutcherson was found in desert brush near oglesby and lower buckeye.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Luis PasillasAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The remains of luis pasillas were found in a desert wash. He had been shot.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Joel LizarragaAge
Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
The body of joel lizarraga was found in a wash about half mile north of the intersection. The apparent cause of death was strangulation.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Daniel RobinsonAge
24Cause of Death
MissingInfo
June 23, 2021 daniel robinson was last seen leaving his job site about a half a mile west of cactus rd. And sun valley pkwy. His vehicle was later found crashed in a ravine approximately three miles away.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Steven BritoAge
45Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Last seen august 11, 2010 steven brito was last seen at a home near baseline rd. And rooks rd. His vehicle was later located approximately two miles east of mile marker 110 on sun valley pkwy. Foul play is not suspected.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Mohamed AbdullahAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On saturday, may 14, 2022, goodyear police officers responded to a shots fired call at a party in the area of litchfield road and santa cruz drive. Officers found 19-year-old mohamed salim abdullah with gunshot wounds and he was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incidentAgency
Phoenix
Name
Darrin AdkinsAge
45Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On february 13, 2011, el mirage police officers responded to 13000 block of 130th lane reference unknown trouble. Upon police arrival they observed the victim darrin adkins lying on the living room couch bleeding and unresponsive. Mr. Adkins was pronounced deceased at the scene. There are no witnesses or suspects at this timeAgency
Phoenix
Name
David AmadoAge
21Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On monday, may 29, 2017 at approximately 12:00 p.M., david amado was fatally shot at the park in the area of estrella parkway and lower buckeye in goodyear. Witnesses reported hearing shots fired and possiblymultiple subjects fleeing the area. Any information about suspicious activity in the area of the hoa parkaround that time of the shooting may be helpfulAgency
Phoenix
Name
Carlos ArenasAge
18Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On saturday, april 8, 2023 at approximately 1:32 a.M., the victim carlos arenas was shot and killed in the area of 114th avenue and west almeria road in avondale after leaving a house party. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this crimeAgency
Phoenix
Name
Lisa BakerAge
57Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On monday, june 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.M., william “billy” kling, lisa baker, and garth tuggle were found dead in the area of north 219th avenue and west sun valley parkway in surprise, arizona. The victims had been shot then burned in a stolen vehicleAgency
Phoenix
Name
William KlingAge
41Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On monday, june 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.M., william “billy” kling, lisa baker, and garth tuggle were found dead in the area of north 219th avenue and west sun valley parkway in surprise, arizona. The victims had been shot then burned in a stolen vehicleAgency
Phoenix
Name
Garth TuggleAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On monday, june 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.M., william “billy” kling, lisa baker, and garth tuggle were found dead in the area of north 219th avenue and west sun valley parkway in surprise, arizona. The victims had been shot then burned in a stolen vehicleAgency
Phoenix
Name
Salvatore BaroneAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On sunday, may 17th, 2020 at approximately 2:00 a.M., 26-year-old salvatore “sal” barone was found deceased with multiple gunshot wounds near 117th avenue and w. Southern avenue in tolleson. Salvatore was from the southeast valley. Detectives are seeking any information in regard to this incident.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Juan BarronAge
32Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On thursday, december 21, 2017 at approximately 11:55 p.M., the victim juan barron was found deceased behind an abandoned building in the area of 11054 w. Buckeye road in cashion az. The death was ruled a homicide and investigators are seeking any information regarding this incidentAgency
Phoenix
Name
Jennifer BeedeAge
19Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On saturday, september 17, 2022 at approximately 5:00 a.M., the victim jennifer beede was found deceased near a hiking trail by a passerby. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incidentAgency
Phoenix
Name
Daniel CentenoAge
41Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On wednesday, october 18th, 2017 at approximately 11:30 p.M., officers from the surprise police department responded to a 911 call at a residence located in the area of happy valley road and 181st drive. In the yard of this residence, officers located daniel centeno lying on his back, dead from an apparent gunshot woundAgency
Phoenix
Name
Lorenzo ChaviraAge
64Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On wednesday, may 5, 2021 at 3:19 p.M., the wickenburg police department responded to a residence near the 700 block of north buena vista drive in wickenburg. Officers found the victim, who was deceased at the location. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Patricia CotaAge
24Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On friday, january 31, 2014 at approximately 7:59 a.M., el mirage officers responded to a call regarding an unresponsive female in the alley between north luna street and el frio street. A female, identified as patricia ann cota, was deceased and investigators determined the cause of death to be a homicide. The last known person to be seen with patricia was her boyfriend jesus tober. It is believed at least two people were possibly involved in moving her bodyAgency
Phoenix
Name
Benny GalvanAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On saturday, september 5, 2020 at approximately 7:00 p.M., the victim left his residence, possibly traveling with unknown persons and heading to a destination in avondale. On tuesday, september 8, 2020 at 6:23 a.M., the victim’s body was recovered from a canal in the area of 151st avenue and windward avenue. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incidentAgency
Phoenix
Name
Sophia GibbsAge
17Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On tuesday, august 18, 2015 at approximately 5:45 a.M., sophia gibbs and jesse romero were found deceased in the area of salome highway, just west of 411th ave, in tonopah, arizona. Both victims had been fatally shot and they were last seen with two acquaintancesAgency
Phoenix
Name
Jesse RomeroAge
18Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On tuesday, august 18, 2015 at approximately 5:45 a.M., sophia gibbs and jesse romero were found deceased in the area of salome highway, just west of 411th ave, in tonopah, arizona. Both victims had been fatally shot and they were last seen with two acquaintancesAgency
Phoenix
Name
Patrick MclaughlinAge
53Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On monday, may 7th 2012 the body of patrick mclaughlin was found inside a burned 1999 white lincoln town car at canyon lake north of sr88 in a remote area of northeast maricopa county, arizona. Patrick lived in tempe and frequented mesa and tempe areas. Patrick was last seen on sunday, may 6th 2012 driving the listed vehicleAgency
Phoenix
Name
Adrian MorenoAge
38Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Sometime between january 6, 2011 at 3:20 p.M. And january 7, 2011 at 12:36 p.M. Unknown suspect/s killed adrian moreno, raul pizarro, and jimmy villa while they were in the area of 5500 s. 91st avenue at the river bottom. The listed vehicles were seen following the victims vehicle, a red jeep wrangler.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Raul PizarroAge
28Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Sometime between january 6, 2011 at 3:20 p.M. And january 7, 2011 at 12:36 p.M. Unknown suspect/s killed adrian moreno, raul pizarro, and jimmy villa while they were in the area of 5500 s. 91st avenue at the river bottom. The listed vehicles were seen following the victims vehicle, a red jeep wrangler.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Jimmy VillaAge
23Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Sometime between january 6, 2011 at 3:20 p.M. And january 7, 2011 at 12:36 p.M. Unknown suspect/s killed adrian moreno, raul pizarro, and jimmy villa while they were in the area of 5500 s. 91st avenue at the river bottom. The listed vehicles were seen following the victims vehicle, a red jeep wrangler.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Emily MorganAge
14Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On saturday, june 04, 2022 – at approximately 12:57 p.M., emily attended an afterhours snapchat party inside an office building when several subjects began to exchange gunfire in a room filled with people. A total of nine (9) people were struck by gunfire and emily sustained fatal injuries. Investigators are seeking any information on this incident.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Anthony PinkAge
37Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On march 15, 2008 at 12:01 a.M. The goodyear police department responded to a shots fired call in the area of cambridge street and virginia street in goodyear, arizona. Upon arriving to the call officers found the victim deceased from gunshot wounds. The listed suspect vehicle was seen leaving the area after the shots were fired. It was reported that the victim was being chased by a dark color suv and the victim’s vehicle accelerated eastbound on encanto blvd after being shot then crashing into a field.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Orlando RequenaAge
26Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 27, 2012 at 2:44 a.M. Maricopa police department responded to an emergency 911 call in reference to shots fired at arizona grain, 38501 cowtown road in the city of maricopa. Maricopa police arrived on scene to find the victim in the “off load” area suffering from gun shot wounds. Maricopa fire department arrived and pronounced the victim deceased.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Jesus RiveraAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On wednesday march 7th 2007, at approximately 9:00am, jesus rivera was last seen walking in the area of 29th avenue and lincoln street in phoenix az. On sunday march 11th, 2007, mr. Rivera was found deceased in the desert area near mile marker 22 of state route 74, also known as the carefree hwy.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Kyle RothAge
33Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On sunday, february 23, 2020 between 7:30 a.M. And 8:20 a.M., the victim was walking in the area of 6700 s. Priest drive in tempe, when he was shot and killed. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Joel SanchezAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On wednesday, september 26, 2018 at 10:22 p.M., surprise police officers responded to the area of parkview place and greenway road for a call of an injured male. The subject was transported to a hospital, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Through the investigation, it was determined that the victim was 19 year old joel sanchez and he had been shot by unknown suspect(s). This case is being investigated as a homicide and detectives are seeking any information in regard to this incident.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Maurice SandersAge
29Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On tuesday, august 16, 2016 at 10:40 p.M., maurice sanders was picking up friends and family in the area of 5300 west novak way in laveen. While he was waiting in his car, the listed vehicle drove by into a cul-de-sac and it then turned around and the suspect fired multiple rounds at maurice, causing fatal injury. The vehicle fled west on novak way. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Jason TuttleAge
43Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On sunday, march 6, 2022 at approximately 9:01 a.M., the victims were shot in a desert area at 191st avenueand norwich drive in surprise. The victim jason tuttle did not survive his injuries and investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incidentAgency
Phoenix
Name
Petronella LeeuwenAge
78Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On sunday, june 8, 2008 at approximately 9:45 a.M., the victim was shot and killed inside of her residence. It is believed that the suspect(s) entered the residence just after 9:45 a.M. As path was getting ready to go to church. The residence was ransacked and a large sum of cash was taken along with various collectible u.S. Currency and coins from the late 1800’s to the mid 1900’sAgency
Phoenix
Name
Anaiah WalkerAge
16Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On friday, may 22, 2020 at approximately 4:30 pm anaiah walker was found dead on the I-10 median west of watson road. Investigators determined the victim had been hit by a car. Vehicle parts found at the scene belonged to a 2016 to 2018 honda civic lx or le with factory color “midnight burgundy pearl.” investigators are seeking any information regarding this incidentAgency
Phoenix