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Mona Denton

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the late afternoon of a warm Friday in Scottsdale, Arizona, on September 4, 2015, a domestic tragedy unfolded that ended the life of 74-year-old Mona Denton. The quiet neighborhood in the 7300 block of Valley Vista was disturbed when Mona's husband, 75-year-old John Denton, appeared at a neighbor's doorstep with alarming news. He stated that his wife was in need of medical attention before he quickly returned to his own home, locking the door behind him.

The concerned neighbor promptly ...Read More
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  • Scottsdale Police identify victims in murder-suicide
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    Victim Details

    Mona Denton

    Female

    Scottsdale

    AZ

    2015-09-04

    74

    Mona

    Denton

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/29/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone looked into the neighbor's perspective in the Denton case? It's often easy to overlook th... ...Read More
    09/17/2024
    I've been thinking about the Denton case and I'm really struck by how important it is that we, as a ... ...Read More
    07/13/2023
    Does anyone here have more information about Mona Denton’s background or involvement in her commun... ...Read More
    04/04/2023
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