Poston, AZ Area Cold Cases
Name
Rebecca RubalcavaAge
20Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The yavapai county sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the suspect(s) involved in a 24-year-old double homicide case. On april 23, 1999, the bodies of two homicide victims were found in a drainage ditch between the pull-out and the boundary fence off highway 93, between the towns of wickenburg and wickieup. Both victims had gunshot wounds to the head. The victims were later identified as 39-year-old mesa, az resident william rodriguez and 20-year-old phoenix resident rebecca rubalcava. Rodriguez was a puerto rican male five feet 10 inches tall, 175 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was also known as “cuba” or cubano.” rubalcava was a white female five feet 7 inches tall, 140 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. She also sometimes went by rebecca larue. The yavapai county sheriff’s cold case unit continues to look for more leads in this case to help them bring justice to these victims and their familiesAgency
Yavapai Silient Witness (CS)
Name
Sandra RhodesAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
In 1982 Sandra resided near the military base in 29 Palms, California. On 05/28/1981, at approximately 1330 hours, Sandra was seen walking by Criterion Insurance, which was located near Adobe Road and Two Mile Road in 29 Palms. Sandra was scheduled to work at Alamo Market at 1400 hours, but never showed up. The following day Sandra was found deceased in the desert near Pinto Mountain Road and Amboy Road in 29 Palms.Agency
San Bernadino
Name
Rosa CastrejonAge
42Cause of Death
Info
Agency
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Name
Daniel BonnerAge
45Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Daniel bonner, 45, was last seen at his home on may 3, 2019. On may 4, 2019, his body was found burning in a desert area near watson rd north of I-10.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Gabrielle Field-GutierrezAge
18Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The body of gabrielle maria field-gutierrez, 18, was discovered in an irrigation canal on september 23, 2016.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Michael MartinezAge
28Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The bodies of santana monique armijo, 21, and michael martinez, 28, were found in a desert area west of verrado way on september 20, 2007. Investigators believe the two were killed somewhere else and dumped at that location.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Santana ArmijoAge
21Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The bodies of santana monique armijo, 21, and michael martinez, 28, were found in a desert area west of verrado way on september 20, 2007. Investigators believe the two were killed somewhere else and dumped at that location.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Amalia Sanchez-HernandezAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
Amalia sanchez-hernandez was reported missing out of phoenix on december 21, 2019. Her remains were found in a desert area off wickenburg rd. On april 24, 2020.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Shawn KingAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The remains of shawn elwood king were found in an uncovered manhole in a field.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Jose Calderon-OrtizAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The body of jose calderon-ortiz was found on the side of the road a mile west of palo verde rd and yuma rd. He had been shot. His vehicle was found near 96th ave. And butler dr. In peoria.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Joaquin CruzAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The body of joaquin cruz was found in a desert wash near miller rd about two miles north of I-10. He had been shot.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Wes HutchersonAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
The body of wes hutcherson was found in desert brush near oglesby and lower buckeye.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Luis PasillasAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
The remains of luis pasillas were found in a desert wash. He had been shot.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Joel LizarragaAge
Cause of Death
StrangulationInfo
The body of joel lizarraga was found in a wash about half mile north of the intersection. The apparent cause of death was strangulation.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Daniel RobinsonAge
24Cause of Death
MissingInfo
June 23, 2021 daniel robinson was last seen leaving his job site about a half a mile west of cactus rd. And sun valley pkwy. His vehicle was later found crashed in a ravine approximately three miles away.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Steven BritoAge
45Cause of Death
MissingInfo
Last seen august 11, 2010 steven brito was last seen at a home near baseline rd. And rooks rd. His vehicle was later located approximately two miles east of mile marker 110 on sun valley pkwy. Foul play is not suspected.Agency
Buckeye
Name
Lisa BakerAge
57Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On monday, june 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.M., william “billy” kling, lisa baker, and garth tuggle were found dead in the area of north 219th avenue and west sun valley parkway in surprise, arizona. The victims had been shot then burned in a stolen vehicleAgency
Phoenix
Name
William KlingAge
41Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On monday, june 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.M., william “billy” kling, lisa baker, and garth tuggle were found dead in the area of north 219th avenue and west sun valley parkway in surprise, arizona. The victims had been shot then burned in a stolen vehicleAgency
Phoenix
Name
Garth TuggleAge
25Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On monday, june 9, 2014 at 2:00 p.M., william “billy” kling, lisa baker, and garth tuggle were found dead in the area of north 219th avenue and west sun valley parkway in surprise, arizona. The victims had been shot then burned in a stolen vehicleAgency
Phoenix
Name
Daniel CentenoAge
41Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On wednesday, october 18th, 2017 at approximately 11:30 p.M., officers from the surprise police department responded to a 911 call at a residence located in the area of happy valley road and 181st drive. In the yard of this residence, officers located daniel centeno lying on his back, dead from an apparent gunshot woundAgency
Phoenix
Name
Joel SanchezAge
19Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On wednesday, september 26, 2018 at 10:22 p.M., surprise police officers responded to the area of parkview place and greenway road for a call of an injured male. The subject was transported to a hospital, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Through the investigation, it was determined that the victim was 19 year old joel sanchez and he had been shot by unknown suspect(s). This case is being investigated as a homicide and detectives are seeking any information in regard to this incident.Agency
Phoenix
Name
Jason TuttleAge
43Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On sunday, march 6, 2022 at approximately 9:01 a.M., the victims were shot in a desert area at 191st avenueand norwich drive in surprise. The victim jason tuttle did not survive his injuries and investigators are seeking any information in regard to this incidentAgency
Phoenix
Name
Petronella LeeuwenAge
78Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On sunday, june 8, 2008 at approximately 9:45 a.M., the victim was shot and killed inside of her residence. It is believed that the suspect(s) entered the residence just after 9:45 a.M. As path was getting ready to go to church. The residence was ransacked and a large sum of cash was taken along with various collectible u.S. Currency and coins from the late 1800’s to the mid 1900’sAgency
Phoenix
Name
Anaiah WalkerAge
16Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On friday, may 22, 2020 at approximately 4:30 pm anaiah walker was found dead on the I-10 median west of watson road. Investigators determined the victim had been hit by a car. Vehicle parts found at the scene belonged to a 2016 to 2018 honda civic lx or le with factory color “midnight burgundy pearl.” investigators are seeking any information regarding this incidentAgency
Phoenix
Name
Vicki MoserAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On july 26th 1978, shortly after midnight, yuma police officers were Dispatched to the circle k on the corner of 24th street and kennedy lane in Reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found store clerk Vicki moser had been shot and killed.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Dorothy SmockAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On september 29th 1979 at around, 7:42 pm yuma police officers were Dispatched to solar engineering systems, 201 west 17th street in reference To a homicide and possible robbery. Upon arrival, officers found dorothy Smock deceased in the business. The victim had been tied up with tape to Include her face which caused her to suffocate. The victim was discovered By her husband, james smock.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Benjamin CarrierAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On november 10 Th, 1982, at about 2:15 pm, yuma police officers were dispatched To the el rancho motel, 2201 south 4th avenue reference a possible deceased Person. Upon arrival, officers found carrier in a bed in one of the rooms with his Hands tied behind his back. He was the victim of homicide by asphyxiation. His Vehicle had been taken and was recovered in las vegas on 11/13/1982.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Richard PerryAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On march 14th 1983 at around 7:42 pm, perry & white were found in the Area of the old water tanks north of 1st street and 1st avenue. Both had died From multiple stab wounds.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Russell WhiteAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On march 14th 1983 at around 7:42 pm, perry & white were found in the Area of the old water tanks north of 1st street and 1st avenue. Both had died From multiple stab wounds.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Evelyn HalseyAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On april 16th 1984 at around 1:30 pm, yuma police officers were Dispatched to 2103 south 11th avenue in reference to a possible deceased Person at the residence. Upon arrival, police found evelyn halsey deceased In the residence. The cause of death was determined to be from a broken Back. Evidence indicates halsey was drug into the house from the driveway And was possibly deceased prior to being drug into the house.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Billy DuncanAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 23rd 1984 at around 1:00 am, yuma police officers were Advised that duncan had been shot in a residence in the 400 block of s. 10 Th Avenue. Police responded to the residence and found duncan dead from a Gunshot wound.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Thomas GonzalesAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
On february 19th 1985 at around 5:30 pm, yuma police officers responded To the area of 160 east 1st street reference a deceased person. Upon arrival, Officers found the body of gonzales. He had died from a knife wound to the Chest.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
William HigginsAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On november 8th 1988 at around 3:30 am, yuma police officers responded To 968 south 1st avenue reference a possible suicide. Upon arrival, officers Discovered higgins had been shot and was deceased. At about 8:30 pm on November 7th, a loud ‘bang’ was heard and two males were seen leaving the Residence shortly thereafter. One was a black male wearing a dark colored Hat. He left the area in a red car with a white top. The other male was seen Walking away. It is possible the 2nd male lived in the area. There is no given Description of the 2nd male.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Charles PowelAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 25th 1992, at about 12:30 am, powell was shot to death in room 16 Of the hacienda motel, 2150 south 4th avenue. Powell was the foreman for A construction company and was working a job in the yuma area.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Amberly MendozaAge
10Cause of Death
Assault/MurderInfo
Between the hours of 11:30 pm on march 8th 1996 and 10:45 am on march 9th 1996, an Unknown subject entered the mendoza residence in the 1700 block of west 24th lane and Sexually assaulted 10 year old amberly ann mendoza in her bedroom. The suspect then Murdered mendoza.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Breann WelchAge
Cause of Death
HomicideInfo
On july 13th 1993, 4 month old breann welch was rushed to yrmc. Her Parents, richard and tonia welch, reported she had stopped breathing. She Was flown to a children’s hospital in phoenix, but died the next day. An Autopsy revealed a large amount of blood on the brain, and blood in the Spinal cord, as well as signs of old and new rib fractures.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Jesus RosalesAge
4Cause of Death
MurderInfo
On july 13th 1998 rosales was reported as missing. On september 29th 1998, photographic evidence showed rosales was the victim of murder and Had been shot twice. His body had been discovered in mexico on july 14th 1998.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Frankie CabreraAge
Cause of Death
StabbingInfo
In the early morning of january 14th, 2006 the yuma police Department responded to the circle k at the corner of 21st street And avenue a in reference to a group of hispanic males fighting in The parking lot. Upon arrival, officers found frankie ray cabrera With multiple stab wounds. Frankie cabrera died as a result of the Stabbing.Agency
Yuma PD
Name
Enrique LunaAge
Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On june 27th, 2009 at approximately 1:56 am yuma police officer were Dispatched to the 2400 block of west 3rd street in reference to shots being Fired. Upon arrival officers found enrique luna lying in a driveway with A gunshot wound to his neck. Luna was transported to yuma regional Medical center where he later died.Agency
Yuma PD