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Aaron Saucedo
Man accused of killing 9 people during serial street shootings
- Aaron Saucedo, 28, was arrested in April 2017 in connection with serial street shootings that began in August 2015 and ended in July 2016. His next hearing is scheduled for July 15, 2024.
Alex Anthony Madrid
Mesa man charged with rape, murder of teen girl found in a dumpster in 2013
- Alex Anthony Madrid is facing first degree murder, kidnapping, sex conduct with a minor, molestation of a child, child abuse, sexual abuse, abandonment/concealment of a body and tampering with physical evidence. His trial is set for August 5, 2024.
Angel Mullooly
Three people, including one with Neo-Nazi ties, charged in beating death of Jake Kelly
- 34-year-old Angel Mullooly is facing murder charges. Cory Young, 44, and Shannon Young, 37, are accused of hindering prosecution.
Anthony Milan Ross
Vegan chef, motivational speaker accused of killing ex-wife and 2 children on Christmas Day 2017
April McLaughlin
Woman accused of keeping dozens of dogs in horrifying conditions at a home in Chandler
- April McLaughlin pleaded not guilty to the charges in January, 2024. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for June 27, 2024.
Blaze Thibaudeau
Leader of doomsday family back in Arizona to face charges in Gilbert teen’s disappearance
- Blaze Thibaudeau was reportedly taken by his uncle, Brook Hale, his non-custodial mother, Spring Thibaudeau. Hale, 47, is charged with one count of custodial interference and one count of conspiracy to commit custodial interference. Spring Thibaudeau is still awaiting extradition back to Arizona.
Christopher Rand Hoopes
Man allegedly shoots, kills wife at Tempe home after claiming she ‘startled’ him
- 36-year-old Christopher Rand Hoopes will be in court July 15, 2024. His trial is scheduled for July 22, 2024.
Cleophus Cooksey
Phoenix man charged in serial killing spree that left 9 dead in 3 weeks
- Cleophus Cooksey is accused of killing nine people, including his mother and stepfather, in the Phoenix area in 2017.
David Schnirch
Scottsdale luxury car dealer arrested on multiple counts of sexual exploitation, luring girls under 15
- David Schnirch was arrested in the Summer of 2021 on child sex crime charges. His next hearing is scheduled for July 19, 2024.
DaVonte’ Neal
Former U of A football player charged with murder
- DaVonte’ Neal is charged with first-degree murder, drive-by-shooting, and discharging a firearm at a structure in the 2017 death of Bryan T. Burns. Neal is expected back in court July 22, 2024.
Essa Williams
Phoenix man accused of shooting officer 8 times in 2021
- Essa Williams is facing attempted murder charges, accused of gunning down Phoenix police officer Tyler Moldovan in 2021.
Germayne Cunningham
Former Phoenix PD detective and wife accused of killing 7-year-old daughter
- Pre-trial conference starts August 23, 2024. Trial is scheduled for September 3, 2024.
Ian Mitcham
Man arrested in gruesome murder 2015 of Scottdale woman after DNA evidence was found years later
- Ian Mitcham was arrested for the murder of Allison Feldman, who was sexually assaulted, strangled, and beaten to death at her Scottsdale home in February 2015. Mitcham will be back in court September 26, 2024.
Isaac King
Avondale man accused of shooting, killing DPS Trooper on Interstate 10
- Isaac Damon King plead not guilty in the 2018 shooting death of DPS Trooper Tyler Edenhofer.
James Estep
Mesa man accused of sexually assaulting 5 women, teen girl
- James Estep is being held without bond. His next hearing is scheduled for July 2, 2024.
Jonathon Altland
Man accused of killing Chandler police officer, injuring Gilbert officer after leading them on a car chase
Joshua Ben Anderson
Former White Mountain Apache police officers indicted after hitting and killing woman with squad car
- Joshua Ben Anderson pled guilty to attempting a cover up after a hit and run in his squad car. His sentencing is August 5, 2024.
Larry Edward Brown Jr
IRS agent indicted in deadly shooting of fellow agent following Phoenix training exercise
- On August 17, 2023, Special Agent Patrick Bauer was shot during training at a federal gun range located on prison grounds in north Phoenix.
Lori Vallow
Former valley mom convicted in Idaho of killing her kids, now facing charges in Maricopa County
- Lori Vallow’s next pre-trial conference is set for July 25, 2024.
Octavia Rogers
Phoenix mother accused of killing her 3 kids in 2016
- Octavia Rogers is facing 3 counts of first degree murder after her three young sons were found stabbed to death.
Raad Almansoori
Man accused in a violent multi-state crime spree, including two stabbings in the Valley and the death of a woman at a New York City hotel room
- Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell has refused to extradite him to New York until he stands trial for his alleged crimes in Arizona.
Rachel Henry
Phoenix mother accused of suffocating her 3 children to death
- Rachel Henry is set to appear in court in August 2024. She pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder in February 2020.
Samuel Bateman
FLDS polygamist leader arraigned in court on child sex abuse charges
- Samuel Bateman faces 51 felonies. The FBI says he had 20 wives, many of them underage. Ten of his followers, including some of his adult wives, were also charged with aiding him. Sentencing is set for July 15, 2024.
Sophia Simmons
Mom arrested after young daughter found dead in dumpster behind Phoenix business
- 38-year-old Sophia Simmons is facing a murder charge after her young daughter was found dead in a dumpster behind a business in Phoenix on Christmas Eve 2023. Simmons’ trial is set for September 5, 2024.
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Terrance Santistevan
Man accused of gunning down two teens in Casa Grande in 2022
- Terrance Santistevan is in Pinal County jail on charges of first-degree murder. His next court appearance is set for July 22, 2024.
Zion Teasley
Man accused of stabbing, killing Lauren Heike while hiking in North Scottsdale
- Zion Teasley’s next court hearing is set for September 22, 2024.
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