Waddell, AZ Area Cold Cases

cold-case-record__Bonner

Name

Daniel Bonner

Age

45

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Field-Gutierrez

Name

Gabrielle Field-Gutierrez

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The body of gabrielle maria field-gutierrez, 18, was discovered in an irrigation canal on september 23, 2016.

Agency

Buckeye

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cold-case-record__Martinez

Name

Michael Martinez

Age

28

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Armijo

Name

Santana Armijo

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Sanchez-Hernandez

Name

Amalia Sanchez-Hernandez

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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

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cold-case-record__King

Name

Shawn King

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The remains of shawn elwood king were found in an uncovered manhole in a field.

Agency

Buckeye

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cold-case-record__Calderon-Ortiz

Name

Jose Calderon-Ortiz

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Zurhorst

Name

Robert Zurhorst

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Agency

Buckeye

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cold-case-record__Cruz

Name

Joaquin Cruz

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Hutcherson

Name

Wes Hutcherson

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

The body of wes hutcherson was found in desert brush near oglesby and lower buckeye.

Agency

Buckeye

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cold-case-record__Pasillas

Name

Luis Pasillas

Age

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

The remains of luis pasillas were found in a desert wash. He had been shot.

Agency

Buckeye

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cold-case-record__Lizarraga

Name

Joel Lizarraga

Age

Cause of Death

Strangulation

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Robinson

Name

Daniel Robinson

Age

24

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Brito

Name

Steven Brito

Age

45

Cause of Death

Missing

Info

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

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cold-case-record__Puentes

Name

Robert Puentes

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On sunday, august 28, 2022 at approximately 2:18 a.M., there was a large party at a house in the area of 2700 e. South mountain avenue and several subjects were in the backyard of the house including the victims. Shots were fired and the victims were struck and died from their injuries. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Martinez

Name

Xavier Martinez

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On sunday, august 28, 2022 at approximately 2:18 a.M., there was a large party at a house in the area of 2700 e. South mountain avenue and several subjects were in the backyard of the house including the victims. Shots were fired and the victims were struck and died from their injuries. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Abdullah

Name

Mohamed Abdullah

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Abril

Name

Sophia Abril

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november 27, 1998 at 4:36 a.M. The phoenix policedepartment responded to a 9-1-1 callregarding shots fired at the casa verde apartments located at 5454 west indian school road apt.#1023. When police arrived the door was open to the apartment. Upon entering the apartment policefound the two female victims who were shot and killed. The listed suspects were seen leaving thearea after the shots were fired.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Gonzales

Name

Rebecca Gonzales

Age

18

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november 27, 1998 at 4:36 a.M. The phoenix policedepartment responded to a 9-1-1 callregarding shots fired at the casa verde apartments located at 5454 west indian school road apt.#1023. When police arrived the door was open to the apartment. Upon entering the apartment policefound the two female victims who were shot and killed. The listed suspects were seen leaving thearea after the shots were fired.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Acevedo

Name

Blanca Acevedo

Age

50

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On june 27th, 2010 at 4:53 p.M. The phoenix fire department responded to 3421 w. Orangewood avenue reference a building fire. Upon forcing entry into the business to fight the fire the victim was found deceased. The victim was last seen at about 3:30 p.M. When other employees of the business left the building, leaving the victim alone. Please contact silent witness if you have any information reference this case

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Acosta

Name

Christopher Acosta

Age

21

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On sunday, september 12, 1999, at approximately 1:29 a.M. A large party was breaking up in a vacant lot at s. 16th pl and e. Jones ave. A fight broke out and christopher acosta was shot and killed as he went to help a person who was being beaten by 4 other individuals. The listed suspect was seen firing shots into the air prior to christopher being shot

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Acosta

Name

Santana Acosta

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On monday, december 12, 2016 at approximately 2:00 p.M., phoenix police responded to the area of 6700 w. Dobbins road and located the body of santana acosta in a canal. Santana was the apparent victim of a homicide. Investigators are seeking information from the public to assist in this ongoing investigation

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Acosta

Name

Pedro Acosta

Age

20

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On december 18, 2005 at approximately 11:59 pm a 911 call was received reference a car that had crashed into a house in the area of 36th avenue and mariposa. When officers arrived, they discovered the body of the victim still seated behind the wheel of his vehicle with a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced at the scene by the fire department

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Acuna

Name

Angel Acuna

Age

26

Cause of Death

Stabbing

Info

On saturday, june 13, 1992 at approximately 11:38 p.M., the victim was with another person when a fight began with several suspects. During the fight, the victim was stabbed and did not survive the injuries. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Acunia Jr

Name

George Acunia Jr

Age

48

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On saturday, december 19, 2020 at 11:00 p.M., the victim was waiting for a bus at 51st avenue and baseline road in phoenix when he was approached by an unidentified suspect who shot and killed him. The suspect fled in a white passenger car. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Adams

Name

Brian Adams

Age

44

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On tuesday, october 9, 2001 at approximately 9:29 p.M., brian adams was found inside the living room of theresidence by his girlfriend who had come to the residence to check on his welfare after not hearing from brianfor a couple of days. Brian had been shot to death

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Adkins

Name

Darrin Adkins

Age

45

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

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 time

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Adrian Jr

Name

Henry Adrian Jr

Age

37

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On friday, march 2, 2001 at approximately 9:30 p.M., henry adrian, jr. Was fatally shot by suspects who forced entry into a residence near 3406 w. Lynwood street demanding money. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Aguayo

Name

Francisco Aguayo

Age

31

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On friday, february 19, 2021 at 10:57 a.M., the victim was found with a life-threatening gunshot wound in the area of 4500 west encanto boulevard. The victim did not survive his injuries. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Aguilar

Name

Chavarria Aguilar

Age

21

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On monday, march 5, 2001 at approximately 12:50 a.M., chavarria luis aguilar (aka jamie lopez) was shot in his vehicle while entering the parking lot of an apartment complex near 5100 n. 37th avenue and later died at a hospital. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Aguilar

Name

Federico Aguilar

Age

14

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On saturday, august 28, 2010 at approximately 4:30 a.M., two suspects entered a residence in the area of5200 south 47th street in phoenix. They were armed with firearms and demanded money and marijuana.During the incident, four people were shot by the suspects including federico aguilar. As the suspects fled,they attacked an additional person who was asleep in a vehicle in front of the residence. All five victims weretransported to area hospitals for medical treatment. Federico died as a result of his gunshot wounds

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Aguilar

Name

Michael Aguilar

Age

22

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On wednesday, june 1, 2022 at around 4:30 pm., the victim was shot by the suspect while running from thearea of 3800 n. 84th lane. The victim was found deceased in the front yard of a nearby residence. The suspectfled the scene and remains outstanding. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Aguilar

Name

Raul Aguilar

Age

23

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On saturday, april 18, 1998 at approximately 11:43 a.M. Raul aguilar was fatally shot in the yard of an apartment complex in the vicinity of 809 n. 9th avenue. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Aguilera

Name

Nicole Aguilera

Age

18

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On thursday, january 17, 1991 at 11:02 a.M. Nicole molly aguilera was found brutally murdered inside her apartment. Nicole’s eight month old daughter was the only person present at the time of her death. A neighbor reported hearing loud voices coming from the victim’s apartment at approximately 1:00 a.M.

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Aguirre

Name

Jose Aguirre

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 vehicle

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Flores

Name

Yovani Flores

Age

16

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 vehicle

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Marquez

Name

Sean Marquez

Age

19

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 vehicle

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Aispuro

Name

Flavio Aispuro

Age

67

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

Sometime between sunday, march 1, 2020 at 9:00 p.M. And tuesday, march 3, 2020 at 2:30 p.M., the victim was killed while inside of his residence. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Akers

Name

Erin Akers

Age

32

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On monday, january 18, 2016 at approximately 3:42 p.M., erin akers was found deceased outside a business in the area of 1500 west van buren street. Erin’s death was not from natural causes. There is no suspect information at this time

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Alejo

Name

Adrianna Alejo

Age

32

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On wednesday, may 4, 2022 at 8:05 p.M., adrianna was in line to get dinner at the liyuen chinese restaurant. Shots were fired from a passing vehicle and she was struck and killed. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Alonso-Esquivel

Name

Santos Alonso-Esquivel

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On saturday, june 25, 2016 at 8:47 p.M., santos teodoro alonso-esquivel was shot several times in the frontof his residence near 1200 west pima street. Santos succumbed to his injuries

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Alston

Name

Jaelynn Alston

Age

18

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On thursday, january 16, 2020, jaelynn was found unresponsive in an apartment. She was determined to be deceased and the victim of a homicide. Investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Altamirano

Name

Bertha Altamirano

Age

58

Cause of Death

Murder

Info

On november 19, 2004, the victims’ husband left the victim bertha at their house atapproximately 6:40 am. The husband returned at 11:40 am and found bertha murderedinside the home

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Alvarado

Name

Andrew Alvarado

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On november 26, 2017 at approximately 4:30 p.M., the victim was attending an annual toy drive that was being put on by a local car club. The event took place at the desert west park, located at 6602 w. Encanto blvd. Towards the end of the event, the victim was standing among a large group of people when he was shot and killed

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Alvarado

Name

Manuel Alvarado

Age

27

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On friday, may 18, 2012 at 8:56 p.M. Two black male suspects arrived at the victim, manuel“isaac” alvarado’s home at 4430 west wood street. Once inside the home suspect #1 whoidentified himself as “corey’s brother,” obtained the gun from the victim which was in open view in the living room. The victim attempted to regain possession of his gun when he was shot. The victim’s pit bull dog was also shot by the suspect and both were pronounced deceased at the scene. The second suspect pointed a weapon at the victim’s mother and victim’s fiance. After the shooting the suspect fled the residence with the victim’s gun

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Alvarez-Zarco

Name

Octovio Alvarez-Zarco

Age

34

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On monday, february 28, 2000 at approximately 7:45 p.M., octavio alvarez-zarco was fatally shot in front of an apartment near 3315 w. Taylor street. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Amado

Name

David Amado

Age

21

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

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 helpful

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Amarillas

Name

Michael Amarillas

Age

45

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

On wednesday, march 15, 2023 at approximately 10:22 a.M., the unidentified suspect entered the victim’s apartment and shot the victim. The victim died from his injuries.The suspect fled in a silver 2013-2023 jeep gladiator with large tires and dark rims. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Ames

Name

Richard Ames

Age

Cause of Death

Homicide

Info

On saturday, july 30, 2022, at approximately 9:50 a.M., richard was struck by an unknown man described as hispanic or native american and wearing a gray button-up shirt and jeans. This occurred at the bus stop at north 19th avenue and west bethany home road. Richard sustained a head injury from the event and later died in medical care. Richard’s death was ruled a homicide. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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cold-case-record__Antillon

Name

Rodrigo Antillon

Age

35

Cause of Death

Shooting

Info

Between sunday, february 6, 2022 at approximately 9:40 p.M. And monday, february 7, 2022 at 5:04 p.M., 35-year-old rodrigo antillon and 24-year-old jose bojorquez were shot and killed inside a residence at 3230 e. Roosevelt rd. Investigators are seeking any information regarding this incident

Agency

Phoenix

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