Homicide
'I had to stop him': Son 'lost it' and beat dad to death, then hid body in 'carport-type structure' under plywood, police say
Arizona man allegedly beat his father to death, then hid the body in a carport structure, police say.
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Homicide
Husband stabbed wife more than 16 times, said he 'wanted to make her stop talking': Police
A 32-year-old Arizona man is accused of stabbing his wife over 16 times, telling police he wanted her to stop talking.
Homicide
Critical Incident Briefing: June 28, 2026-4900 E Thomas Road
The Phoenix Police Department released a Critical Incident Briefing video concerning a death investigation that occurred on June 28, 2026.
Domestic Violence
Toddler declared dead found alive in morgue after he drowned in pool while parents were partying: Police
Arizona parents may face child abuse charges after their toddler nearly drowned while they allegedly partied. The child was declared dead, then found alive in the morgue.
Missing Persons
FBI says some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes 'may potentially be legitimate'
FBI considers ransom notes potentially legitimate in ongoing kidnapping investigation.
Domestic Violence
'Smelled like rotting meat': Dad left his disabled son in a bathtub for nearly 2 months until his 'muscles were gone,' police say
Arizona father allegedly left disabled son in bathtub for weeks, leading to serious emaciation and injury.
Homicide
Pals tied 'friend' to wheelchair with plastic bags and left him outside to die in 105-degree heat with his pants around ankles, claimed he was 'fine': Police
Arizona man tied his disabled friend to a wheelchair and abandoned him in 105-degree heat, leading to his death.
Domestic Violence
Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer
Polygamous sect leader Samuel Bateman convicted of state child abuse charges in Arizona while serving a federal sentence.
Fraud/White Collar
Arizona Woman Pleads Guilty to $7.7 Million Tax Refund Fraud Scheme
Arizona woman pleads guilty to conspiracy to file false claims totaling over $7.7 million in fraudulent tax refunds.
Officer-Involved
Critical Incident Briefing - April 29, 2026 - 700 W McDowell Road
Phoenix Police release Critical Incident Briefing video on officer-involved shooting from April 29, 2026.