Raelle Begay

Murdered
Case Description
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On June 2, 2017, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the National Park Service Dispatch received a report of two deceased individuals near the Wahweap Swim Beach parking area of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The victims were identified as Raelle Begay, 25, and Matthew Franklin, 37, both residents of Page, Arizona.

Begay was found deceased in a vehicle in the parking lot, while Franklin was found on the beach at the Wahweap Swimming Spot. The two locations are connected by a walkway. ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Raelle Begay

    Female

    Page

    AZ

    2017-06-02

    25

    Raelle

    Begay

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    12/04/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    I am deeply saddened by the news of Raelle's murder. She was a kind and vibrant person, always full ... ...Read More
    08/10/2024
    Has anyone heard if there is any DNA evidence in the Raelle case? I haven't been able to find any in... ...Read More
    07/11/2023
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