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Arizona Pastor Indicted for Allegedly Recording Women in Church Bathroom

#ArizonaCrime #ChurchScandal

Arizona pastor Arturo Laguna faces multiple voyeurism charges for using a hidden camera in his church's bathroom, recording women. He has been in custody since November, with his next court date set for January 8. read more


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Arizona Man Arrested for Cryptocurrency Fraud in Fake Uber Scheme

#ArizonaCrime #CryptoFraud

An Arizona man is accused of posing as an Uber driver to steal over $200,000 in cryptocurrency from unsuspecting passengers, leading to multiple felony charges, including theft and fraud. Investigators uncovered a fraudulent scheme where the suspect transferred funds from passengers' digital wallets to his own. read more

Avondale Dog Dispute Turns Deadly as Man Shoots Brother-in-Law

#ArizonaCrime #BarkingDogDispute

In Avondale, Arizona, a dispute over a barking dog led to a fatal shooting, resulting in a man's death and another facing charges of second-degree murder. The incident occurred after an argument following a trip to see Santa. read more

Arizona Teen Arrested for Mother's Murder After Faking Kidnapping

#ArizonaCrime #MatricideMurder

Alan Ashcroft, an 18-year-old from Arizona, reported his mother kidnapped before being arrested for her murder. The victim, Mary Collier, was found dead with a broken kitchen knife nearby. Ashcroft had self-inflicted wounds and faces a first-degree murder charge. read more

Arizona Man Accused of Keeping Father's Body in Freezer

#ArizonaCrime #FatherInFreezer

Arizona man charged with failure to report his father's death after storing the body in a freezer in his backyard for years. The freezer was left unplugged for several months, leading to the discovery by police. read more

Mother Killed at Bus Stop in Mesa Shooting Tragedy

#ArizonaCrime #AK47Murder

Michelle Flippin, 52, was randomly shot and killed by Andrew Rada with an 'AK-47 style rifle' while waiting at a bus stop in Mesa, Arizona. Rada fled but was apprehended; he falsely claimed self-defense. Flippin's family is devastated. read more

Son Allegedly Decapitates Mother Before Surprise Party in Arizona

#ArizonaCrime #FamilyTragedy

An Arizona mother was decapitated by her son, Alejandro David Gonzalez, who confessed to the crime after being released from prison, allegedly under the influence of drugs. The victim, Teresa DeJesus Cruz Rubio, was found stabbed to death in her home. read more

Inmate's Attempted Assault Caught on Camera at Arizona Jail

#PrisonAssault #ArizonaCrime

Inmate in Arizona facility sneaks past guard to assault woman on the opposite side. Justin Avery, previously accused of assaulting women, attempted to sexually assault inside the jail. read more

#ArizonaCrime #DomesticHomicide

In Arizona, a man quickly admitted to killing his wife and pleaded guilty to second-degree murder less than a week after reporting her missing, leading to a speedy resolution in the case. read more

#ArizonaCrime #ColdCaseSolved

Gloria Schulze, who fled after a fatal DUI incident in 1994, was located in a remote Canadian town named Yellowknife, where she had changed her identity to Kate Dooley and passed away in 2009. The case was solved after her brother provided a tip. read more

#ArizonaCrime #CrocBandit

"Croc bandit" Richard Elizondo captured by police in Arizona after damaging nine businesses with a shovel, earning his nickname by wearing Crocs during the crimes. He drove a silver hatchback, committing felony criminal damage in Surprise, Arizona. read more

#ArizonaCrime #MurderInvestigation

A former Arizona restaurant owner, Anthonie Ruinard, has been charged with stabbing, dismembering, and burning the body of Nebraska teenager Parker League in June 2023. Ruinard faces charges of murder and concealment of a dead body; trial to begin in July. read more