SURPRISE, AZ – Authorities in this Phoenix suburb say a group of fifth-grade girls is accused of planning a violent attack against a fellow student after luring him into a school bathroom last October. The Surprise Police Department reported that the incident took place at Legacy Traditional School’s West Surprise campus, involving four girls believed … Read more
CONCORDIA, MO – A 23-year-old man sought in connection with the murder of his mother and stepfather in Arizona was shot and killed in Missouri after wounding a state trooper during a chaotic manhunt that unfolded across two states, authorities said. Francis Alcantar Chavez was the primary suspect in the deaths of Cynthia Templeton, 53, … Read more
Aguila Valley, Arizona — Residents across numerous communities in Arizona are bracing for a prolonged heat wave, with temperatures expected to soar dangerously high over the next few days. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning, effective until Friday evening, highlighting areas including Northwest Pinal County, South Mountain, and the Greater Phoenix … Read more
Missouri authorities have confirmed that a suspect linked to the murder of a prominent Arizona Ranger and his son was killed during an officer-involved shooting on Thursday. The incident took place in the tranquil town of Wildwood, where local law enforcement engaged the individual after a tense pursuit. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old, is believed … Read more
PHOENIX, AZ – An Arizona man with a criminal track record has been apprehended on charges of first-degree murder after allegedly turning violent, leading to the death of an elderly woman. Derek Bollwinkel was arrested on June 2 after being extradited from Salt Lake City, Utah. This follows an investigation into the February death of … Read more
PHOENIX, AZ – A man in Arizona has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders of his girlfriend and her young daughter, an act that took place nearly six years ago, shocking the local community. The convict, Brandon Andres Bautista Torres, 30, was initially charged with two counts of first-degree premeditated murder following the … Read more
TEMPE, AZ – An Arizona drive-by shooting that claimed the life of a 5-year-old boy and injured two other children has resulted in significant prison sentences for three young men, prosecutors announced. In a chilling act, the perpetrators filmed themselves boasting about the incident shortly after its occurrence. Alfred Gary and Freddy Patterson, both 18, … Read more
GLENDALE, AZ – A Glendale man is in custody after admitting to the murder of a 62-year-old woman at a local bus stop, an incident in which authorities allege he used a metal pen as a weapon. James Marshaun Christopher Weekly, 27, was arrested following a confession regarding the fatal attack on Judy Ann Lopez, … Read more
Inmate Who Infamously Murdered Daughter Passes Away in Arizona Prison
TUCSON, Ariz. — A man serving a life sentence for the tragic murder of his 2-year-old daughter has died in prison. Shawn Ryan Grell was found deceased on April 19, according to officials with the Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry. The cause of his death remains undisclosed, though all inmate fatalities are subject … Read more
SURPRISE, AZ – An Arizona man is facing serious criminal charges after authorities discovered he drove over 100 miles with the body of his deceased wife, whom he allegedly killed, in the backseat of a vehicle. Brandon Gregory, 56, has been charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter, evidence tampering, and concealment of a dead body following … Read more