Seligman, 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
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
Jose AguirreAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On saturday, january 30, 2016 at approximately 3:33 a.M several people were in the front yard of a residence in the area of 6500 w. Orange drive as they were leaving a large house party at this location. The suspects were asked to leave and they got into a white 4 door sedan and they passed by the house and began firing a gun striking 8 people in the front yard. 3 males were found dead in the front yard and 5 others received non life threatening injuries. The suspects fled the scene in the listed vehicleAgency
Phoenix
Name
Yovani FloresAge
16Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On saturday, january 30, 2016 at approximately 3:33 a.M several people were in the front yard of a residence in the area of 6500 w. Orange drive as they were leaving a large house party at this location. The suspects were asked to leave and they got into a white 4 door sedan and they passed by the house and began firing a gun striking 8 people in the front yard. 3 males were found dead in the front yard and 5 others received non life threatening injuries. The suspects fled the scene in the listed vehicleAgency
Phoenix
Name
Sean MarquezAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On saturday, january 30, 2016 at approximately 3:33 a.M several people were in the front yard of a residence in the area of 6500 w. Orange drive as they were leaving a large house party at this location. The suspects were asked to leave and they got into a white 4 door sedan and they passed by the house and began firing a gun striking 8 people in the front yard. 3 males were found dead in the front yard and 5 others received non life threatening injuries. The suspects fled the scene in the listed vehicleAgency
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
Kyle CarnellAge
43Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On thursday, may 21, 2015, kyle carnell was found deceased in his residence, located in the area of 5800 north 48th avenue in glendale. His girlfriend had discovered the body and she contacted police. During the investigation it was discovered that kyle was shot to deathAgency
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
Carlos ChavezAge
36Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On sunday, december 8, 2019 at approximately 11:30 p.M., the victim was walking to his apartment in the area of 5000 n. 58th avenue. The unknown suspect got out of a white vehicle from the passenger side and stabbed the victim. The victim died from his injuries. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incidentAgency
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
Daniel EncinasAge
29Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On december 5, 2011 at approximately 7:38 pm, the victim, daniel encinas jr. Was at his father’s apartment at 5631 w. Colter st., when there was a knock at the door. The father, daniel encinas sr., answered the door. The suspect asked for daniel and the father turned to the victim and asked if he knew the male. The suspect produced a handgun and fired at the victim, killing him. The suspect fled the sceneAgency
Phoenix
Name
Christopher ForrestAge
38Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On saturday, october 10, 2020 at 1:48 a.M., glendale police officers responded to the area of 6500 w. Ocotillo road and located the deceased victim. Witnesses in the area reported hearing an altercation approximately one-hour prior. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incidentAgency
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
Nakelyn HillsAge
17Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On sunday, may 6, 2018 at about 7:15 p.M., nakelyn hills was fatally shot by the suspect while he was in the roadway of a trailer park located near 5500 west colter street in glendale. The suspect was last seen running south from the trailer park near 55th avenue and colter street.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Robert JacobsonAge
57Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Between friday, july 7, 2017 at 9:00 p.M. And saturday, july 8, 2017 at 12:30 a.M., robert jacobson was at the car wash located in the area of 59th avenue and missouri avenue in glendale. As he was washing his car, Suspect(s) fatally shot him. Any information about the incident may be helpfulAgency
Phoenix
Name
Jennifer LuethAge
19Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 27, 1996 at 12:11 a.M. Jennifer sue leuth and diana lynn shawcroft left their apartment to go to the mini mart at 5800 w. Camelback road. The suspect drove up to the store and began a conversation with the victims. The victims were seen getting into the truck and leaving the area. Three months later their bodies were discovered in a remote area north of cordes junctionAgency
Phoenix
Name
Diana ShawcroftAge
20Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On may 27, 1996 at 12:11 a.M. Jennifer sue leuth and diana lynn shawcroft left their apartment to go to the mini mart at 5800 w. Camelback road. The suspect drove up to the store and began a conversation with the victims. The victims were seen getting into the truck and leaving the area. Three months later their bodies were discovered in a remote area north of cordes junctionAgency
Phoenix
Name
Tyler MeadAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On wednesday, april 17, 2019, at approximately 11:40 p.M., glendale police responded to a shots fired call near 7300 w. Solano drive north, and found tyler mead with a fatal gunshot wound. Tyler had been standing in the front yard of a residence when he was approached by two unknown suspects, one of the suspects shot tyler and both fled on foot to the end of the street where the listed vehicle was waiting for them. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incidentAgency
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
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
Allen SakaAge
34Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
Victim was shot in the driveway of his residence and the circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown. It is possible that the victim confronted the suspect who may have been trying to steal the victim’s vehicle.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