Elderly Man Murdered in Cordes Lakes Home, Roommate Arrested for First-Degree Murder

CORDES LAKES, AZ – The quiet neighborhood of Rodeo Drive is in shock after the tragic news of the murder of 93-year-old Carl Miller, a beloved member of the community.

Neighbors were devastated to hear about Miller’s violent death, with one resident recalling seeing him working on his truck just a few days before the incident. The discovery of his body by law enforcement has left the community reeling and searching for answers.

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) was alerted by a concerned acquaintance who had not heard from Miller, prompting a welfare check at his residence. However, when deputies arrived, Miller’s roommate, Bridget Nelson, claimed that he had left town in his truck.

Suspicious of Nelson’s account, a neighbor revealed that she had been given conflicting information about Miller’s whereabouts. Despite the roommate’s alleged attempts to mislead authorities, deputies later found Miller’s truck parked in the driveway and discovered his lifeless body inside the home.

Nelson was subsequently arrested and charged with first-degree murder, leaving the community in shock and disbelief. The circumstances surrounding Miller’s death remain unclear, but initial evidence suggests a violent and untimely demise for the beloved neighbor.

As the investigation continues, the Cordes Lakes community mourns the loss of a kind-hearted individual and seeks closure in the wake of this tragic event. The devastating impact of the incident has left neighbors in a state of disbelief, as they grapple with the loss of a cherished member of their tight-knit community.