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Guadalupe Alvarado

Death by Force
Case Description
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In the summer of 2014, a quiet Tucson home became the scene of a heart-wrenching discovery that brought a violent end to the life of 50-year-old Guadalupe Alvarado. The grim scene was uncovered on a Thursday morning in July when her adult daughter returned to the residence. Inside, she found both of her parents, Guadalupe Alvarado and her 51-year-old husband, Elmer Frisby, deceased.

Authorities from the Tucson Police Department were called to the home, and their investigation soon pieced ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Guadalupe Alvarado

    Female

    Hispanic / Latino

    Tucson

    AZ

    2014-07-10

    50

    Guadalupe

    Alvarado

    Primary Suspect Deceased

    11/26/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been following the tragic incident involving Guadalupe Alvarado and Elmer Frisby? It... ...Read More
    11/28/2024
    I can't stop thinking about how tragic the incident with Guadalupe Alvarado and Elmer Frisby is for ... ...Read More
    10/01/2023
    Has anyone else noticed how many domestic violence cases seem to escalate to this tragic level? My h... ...Read More
    03/11/2023
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