Tonalea, AZ Area Cold Cases
Name
Joseph SheetsAge
28Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
28 year old joseph william sheets was the victim of a homicide on september 19, 1987. He was found in the buck springs area of rural wasatch county. Sheets was reported to be driving to colorado from salt lake city at the time his body was discovered. Sheets died as a result of several gunshot wounds to his body at the time, sheets was traveling in his green, 1975 ford ltd wagon. This vehicle has never been located.Agency
Utah Department of Public Safety
Name
Marty ShookAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Marty shook, a 21 year old white male, left sparks nevada on june 12, 1982 sometime in the afternoon. Shook told family members he was going to colorado to look for work and that he would be hitch hiking. Shook was an accomplished hitcher and would travel the same route exclusively. Nothing is known of the victims activities from the time he left the reno area until his body was found in wasatch county, utah on june 14, 1982. On june 14, 1982 wasatch county received a call regarding a possible homicide/dead body discovered near daniels creek on hwy 40. The body was located by a fisherman . Wasatch county deputies responded to where the body was located. At the scene the body of a white male adult was located on the south side of u.S. 40, within three feet of daniels creek. The body was found nude, lying on his back, with his knees pulled slightly up, as if he had been picked up and dropped into the willows at the edge of the creek. The male had shoulder length auburn hair, a thin scraggly beard and mustache. There was a fair amount of blood on the head and face of the victim. The male subject had identifying tattoos: a black spider on a red back ground located above his left breast and a lightning bolt with the word “crash” inscribed through it located on his upper arm. Upon moving the body it was discovered that the subject had been castrated. Genitalia was completely absent. Autopsy reports states the male dies of a single gunshot wound to the back of the head, behind the left ear from a .38 caliber weapon. Castration was done post mortem. It is believed the body was dumped after death so an additional crime scene is possible. The victim left nevada with his personal belongings in a back pack that he carried, along with a bed roll and the clothes he was wearing. No idea how much if any money he was carrying. None of the victims belongs were recovered.Agency
Utah Department of Public Safety
Name
Emerson FarnsworthAge
Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Emmett farnsworth went missing from price, ut on july 6, 1967. His sister reported that her brother was in price on july 4, 1967 and left for duchesne county where he had been living in a trailer. He was a construction worker by trade. Report was received that mr. Farnsworth’s car had been found burned near waldon, co with license plates and registration identification removed.A sheepherder reported finding a body about five miles north of granby, co. The sheepherder was unfamiliar with the country and has not been able to lead officers back to where he had seen the body. Authorities said the body might be that of emerson farnsworth, of duchesne, ut missing since july 6, 1967.Agency
Utah Department of Public Safety
Name
James GardnerAge
45Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The victim was found lying in a vacant lot at 250 south 300 west. His body was covered with weeds. He lived a transient lifestyle and lived in several hotels and worked temp jobs.Agency
Utah Department of Public Safety
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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