Arizona man sought after parents' bodies discovered in Litchfield Park backyard
Police have opened an international search for 27-year-old Matthew Flores, who is suspected in the deaths of his parents whose bodies were found in the backyard of their Litchfield Park home.
Authorities in Arizona are conducting an international manhunt for Matthew Flores, 27, after his parents' bodies were located in the backyard of their Litchfield Park home. The discovery followed a missing-persons investigation that escalated when officers, including Avondale Police Officer Daniel Benavidez, found extensive blood evidence and signs of an attempted cleanup, suggesting a violent crime. A mini excavator was required to extract the two bodies, which are now in an advanced state of decomposition.
The FBI and U.S. Marshals Service have been enlisted to assist in tracking Flores, who is thought to have fled abroad. acquaintances of Flores expressed surprise at his suspect status, recalling him as a gentle individual. The Flores family released a statement saying they are devastated, cooperating with law enforcement, and asking for privacy during the ongoing investigation.
Why it matters
The case highlights a serious homicide investigation and a cross-border search for a suspect, affecting community safety and law-enforcement resources.
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