Police say Allen Page failed to provide needed care for his 84-year-old mother before her death in September 2025.
CHANDLER, AZ — A 64-year-old Chandler man is facing second-degree murder and vulnerable adult abuse charges after police said his elderly mother died following severe neglect while she was under his care.
Allen Louis Page was arrested Aug. 27 after an investigation into the September 2025 death of his mother, 84-year-old Mary Elenz. Chandler police said Page was responsible for his mother’s personal and financial care and knew her health was deteriorating, but allegedly failed to get her necessary medical attention or provide adequate basic care.
The investigation began after authorities were notified of Elenz’s death. Police said hospice staff had gone to the Chandler home to evaluate her and found her unresponsive in what authorities described as extremely poor physical and living conditions. Elenz was moved from the home and died the following day. Police have not publicly released a detailed medical finding establishing her cause of death.
Reports citing Maricopa County court records said a hospice nurse encountered extensive trash and insects inside the home and found Elenz suffering from serious untreated medical problems. Some of the conditions described in the records were graphic. Police allege the state of Elenz’s health and surroundings showed that she had gone without adequate care for an extended period. The allegations have not been proven in court.
Investigators also examined Page’s handling of his mother’s finances. Court records cited in local reporting say Page had medical power of attorney and controlled money available for her care. Investigators allege he routinely spent down her monthly Social Security payment, reported as $1,567, on personal purchases that included food, mobile games, entertainment services and online transactions. Authorities contend those expenditures occurred while Elenz’s medical and living needs were going unmet.
Police said Page knew his mother’s condition was worsening. Investigators also reviewed communications and statements Page allegedly made to relatives about her health before hospice workers were called. Court records cited by local media say he had reassured family members that she was doing well despite what investigators later described as a serious decline. Authorities have not publicly detailed what medical care Elenz had received before the hospice visit or how long her most serious health problems had been present.
The investigation also produced separate weapons allegations. Police said detectives executing a search warrant found four firearms and ammunition in Page’s residence. Authorities allege Page was prohibited from possessing firearms because of a prior felony conviction. He now faces four counts of misconduct involving weapons in addition to the second-degree murder and vulnerable adult abuse charges.
Page made an initial court appearance after his arrest. A Maricopa County Superior Court commissioner ordered him held on a $1 million cash bond, according to court information cited in local reporting. If released after posting bond, Page would be subject to house arrest and electronic monitoring. Available reports did not identify an attorney speaking on his behalf or provide a response from Page to the allegations.
Chandler police said the criminal investigation remains active. Page was scheduled for a preliminary hearing Sept. 8, when the case could move into its next stage. The charges are allegations, and Page is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Author note: Last updated August 31, 2026.