Issue 33, December 20, 2023

Triple Murder-Suicide in Phoenix, G-League basketball player arrested on suspicion of murder

December 20, 2023

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What is the murder-suicide case that involved a famous wrestler?
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What’s Happening Now

Triple Murder-Suicide Leaves Four Dead in Phoenix, Including Woman, Two Men, and Teenager.

Four individuals, including a woman, two men, and a teenager, have tragically lost their lives in what appears to be a triple murder-suicide in Phoenix.

The incidents took place in separate locations in north Phoenix.

The initial incident occurred at a business, where a man and a woman were shot.

The deceased have been identified as Sage Fitz, 49, and Carmen Buscemi, 62.

Further investigation led the police to a residence, where they discovered the bodies of the suspected shooter, Bryan Fitz, 53, and his 12-year-old son, Baynen Fitz.

It is believed that the suspect killed his son before taking his own life.

The tragedy is thought to have stemmed from marital issues between the suspect and the deceased woman, who were married but separated.

The investigation is ongoing, and authorities assert that there are no other individuals involved in the incidents.

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G-League Player Chance Comanche Arrested for Suspected Murder, Await Extradition to Nevada

Chance Comanche, a G-League player, is currently in police custody in Sacramento County Jail on suspicion of murder.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has announced that Comanche will be charged with open murder, which includes various degrees of manslaughter, after the victim's remains were found in the desert of Henderson, Nevada.

Comanche was initially arrested for kidnapping in connection with the missing person case and was denied bail.

The Stockton Kings, the G-League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, confirmed that they have released Comanche, who was averaging 14 points and 7 rebounds per game this season.

Another individual, Sakari Harnden, has also been arrested on a kidnapping charge in relation to the case.

Comanche, a former college basketball player at Arizona, is scheduled for a court date and will be extradited to Nevada.

Colorado Murder Suspect Daniel Krug Arrested in Broomfield Following Discovery of Woman's Body.

Colorado murder suspect Daniel Krug has been arrested in Broomfield, according to local news reports.

The 43-year-old man was apprehended by Broomfield police on Saturday, just two days after a woman's body was found in the Anthem neighborhood.

The identity of the victim has not been released, but authorities have confirmed she was also 43 years old.

Police discovered her body during a welfare check at a residence on Promontory Loop.

Daniel Krug appeared in court on Monday, where a judge ordered him to be held at the Broomfield Detention Center on a $5 million cash bond.

Anyone with information about the murder is urged to contact Broomfield Detective Justin Marshall.

🔒 Safety Tip of the Day: If you see something, say something

If you observe a person acting strangely or exhibiting suspicious behavior, such as loitering in a specific area, forcefully trying to access locked premises, or seemingly casing a property, report it to the police.

Cold Case Highlights

Kentucky State Police Identify FBI Fugitive's Body Found in Lake Barkley After 20 Years

Kentucky State Police have positively identified the body of Roger Dale Parham, a fugitive from the FBI, more than 20 years after it was discovered in Lake Barkley.

Parham, who had been on the run from authorities in Arkansas after being charged with rape, was found wrapped in heavy tire chains and anchored with a hydraulic jack by fishermen in May 1999.

Previous attempts to identify the body were unsuccessful, but advanced genealogy DNA testing enabled the State Police to confirm Parham's identity.

The cause of his death remains unknown, and the case is being investigated as a homicide.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Kentucky State Police.

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The tragic murder-suicide of Chris Benoit.
In June 2007, Canadian professional wrestler Chris Benoit murdered his wife and their seven-year-old son before hanging himself at their home in Georgia, USA.

Autopsy results revealed that Benoit's wife was killed first by asphyxiation, followed by their son the next day.

Benoit committed suicide on the third day by hanging himself.

The incident sparked speculation about the motives behind Benoit's actions, including the possibility of severe chronic traumatic encephalopathy, steroid and alcohol abuse, and personal problems.

This led to media attention and a federal investigation into steroid use in professional wrestling.