Phoenix, Arizona — An Arizona jury has convicted Lori Vallow Daybell of her estranged husband’s conspiracy to commit murder, as she already serves multiple life sentences for the deaths of her children and a woman she viewed as a romantic rival. This latest verdict adds another grim chapter to a case entwined with doomsday prophecies … Read more
TUCSON, AZ – In a tragic turn of events, Jacob Couch, who battled severe injuries for nearly two weeks following a brutal attack, has died. The Alabama native, 32, was hospitalized after suffering a near-decapitation by a hatchet while at a Tucson bus stop on April 5. The attack occurred while Couch and his wife, … Read more
Phoenix, Arizona — Lori Vallow Daybell, already serving a life sentence in Idaho for the murder of her two youngest children and conspiracy to murder a romantic rival, faces new charges in Arizona. This time, she is accused of conspiring to kill her fourth husband, Charles Vallow. The latest charges have thrust Vallow Daybell back … Read more
Phoenix, AZ — Tragedy struck Yavapai County after a harrowing wrong-way collision resulted in the death of a father and his two children, marking one of several somber incidents that have unfolded across the region recently. The incident, which involved a head-on crash, underscores ongoing concerns about road safety and wrong-way driving incidents, which have … Read more
PHOENIX, Ariz. — Aaron Gunches, the man responsible for the death of Ted Price nearly 23 years ago, was executed by lethal injection in Arizona on March 19, the day which would have marked Price’s 63rd birthday. Price, a father of two and aspiring radiology technician, was tragically shot in the desert, leaving his family … Read more
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Arizona carried out the execution of a man on Wednesday who had confessed to a murder that occurred over two decades ago and subsequently requested the death penalty for himself. The individual, who was in his early 40s at the time of his death, was convicted for the 2002 killing of a … Read more
Phoenix, Arizona — A death row inmate in Arizona, who has repeatedly voiced that his execution is overdue, forfeited his last opportunity to delay his capital punishment. Aaron Brian Gunches, 53, was convicted for the 2002 murder of Ted Price near Mesa, a suburb of Phoenix. Gunches, who had pleaded guilty to both kidnapping and … Read more
TUCSON, AZ – An Arizona mother and her boyfriend have been sentenced to prison time following the tragic death of her 11-year-old son with special needs, revealing the dire consequences of neglect and substance abuse. Ariel Lea Horn, 34, received a seven-year prison sentence, while her partner, Charles Jackson McClellan Jr., 30, was sentenced to … Read more
TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona State University has launched a new comprehensive online resource that amalgamates extensive data on violent deaths across the state. The Arizona Violent Death Reporting System (AZ-VDRS) Dashboard, developed by the university’s Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety (CVPCS), offers a single access point for data on homicides, suicides, deaths involving … Read more
Tonopah, AZ — A catastrophic multivehicle accident on Interstate 10 near Tonopah resulted in the deaths of four individuals and left several others injured on Saturday afternoon. According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the crash involved a series of collisions that included a dozen vehicles and triggered a significant fire. The incident, which … Read more