TEMPE, AZ – A man in Tempe has been taken into custody after police discovered human remains hidden in his backyard freezer. Officers were tipped off about the unsettling situation on Tuesday, sparking an immediate response at the 51-year-old’s residence.
When law enforcement initially approached the home, the man was uncooperative, denying them entry to inspect the freezer. He claimed that his father had passed away four years earlier, an explanation that failed to deter police efforts.
Investigators persevered, obtaining a search warrant that enabled them to probe further into the property.
What they found was grim: skeletal human remains, seemingly supporting the foreboding tip. Forensics teams are now working painstakingly to determine the identity of the person whose remains were discovered.
The accused, now in police custody, is facing charges related to concealing the body and neglecting to report a death. Police have signaled that the legal proceedings could extend further with additional charges as more details unfold.
The neighborly suburbs of Tempe have been rocked by this unsettling disclosure, prompting speculation and concern over the circumstances surrounding the macabre find.
Authorities are actively seeking assistance from the community, encouraging anyone who has information relevant to the investigation to reach out. Tips can be submitted anonymously to the Tempe Police as they continue their pursuit of truth in this haunting case.