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Case Description
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In a tragic series of events that unfolded across Mesa and Phoenix, Arizona, a 40-year-old man named John Swain lost his life in a string of senseless shootings. The violence began on a Friday afternoon in May 2023 and concluded early the next morning, leaving a trail of devastation. In total, four people were killed and one woman was injured.
The man authorities say is responsible, 20-year-old Iren Byers, was apprehended by law enforcement. Following his arrest for trespassing, Byers rep ...Read More
The man authorities say is responsible, 20-year-old Iren Byers, was apprehended by law enforcement. Following his arrest for trespassing, Byers rep ...Read More
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John Swain
Male
Black / African American
Mesa
AZ
2023-05-26
40
John
Swain
Yes
11/28/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I've been thinking a lot about how this case has unfolded, especially concerning the investigation p... ...Read More
05/22/2024
05/22/2024
I recently read about the tragic murder of John Swain, and it's been weighing on my mind. It's devas... ...Read More
09/06/2023
09/06/2023
Hey everyone,
I keep finding myself thinking about how isolated John Swain must have felt in hi... ...Read More
07/21/2023
I keep finding myself thinking about how isolated John Swain must have felt in hi... ...Read More
07/21/2023
