IntroductionIn August 2015, the Phoenix community was shaken by the tragic death of 35-year-old Dedrick Monroe Gaines, known to many as Kandis Capri. As a transgender woman, Kandis's untimely demise ...

A Life Dedicated to Advocacy and ServiceJess Allen Sixkiller, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, was a trailblazer and staunch advocate for Native American rights. Born on March 2, 1937, he broke ...

A Selfless Act of CourageOn the early morning of September 18, 2015, 42-year-old Miguel Angel Briseño Bautista found himself at an apartment complex near 48th Street and Interstate 10 in Phoenix, ...

Early Life and EducationBorn on June 22, 1988, in Phoenix, Arizona, John Ellis Richey, affectionately known as "Scooty," was a vibrant individual with a passion for sports and caregiving. He began ...

Discovery of Erin Akers' BodyOn a January afternoon in 2016, the bustling area near 15th Avenue and Van Buren Street in Phoenix was the scene of a grim discovery. At approximately 3 p.m., a passerby ...

The Fateful House PartyIn the early hours of February 13, 2016, a house party near 63rd Avenue and Osborn Road in Phoenix, Arizona, turned deadly. Around 3 a.m., an altercation erupted among ...

A Promising Life Cut ShortGivon Nakai O'Neal was born on April 30, 1994, in Phoenix, Arizona. Described by his family as a passionate and determined individual, Givon was the fifth of six children in ...

A Dedicated Marine and Community MemberDustin Shirk, a 30-year-old Marine Corps veteran, was known for his unwavering dedication to his country and his community. Having served over eight years, ...