In the early morning hours of Monday, January 9, 2017, the body of Sergio Aragon-Garcia, a 31-year-old Hispanic male, was discovered lying in a roadway in Phoenix, Arizona. First responders were called to the scene near 18000 North 48th Avenue around 6:00 a.m. where they found Mr. Aragon-Garcia deceased.
Phoenix Police Department homicide detectives immediately began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death. It was determined that Aragon-Garcia had been murdered.
The specific details of how he was killed have not been publicly released by authorities. The investigation into his death is ongoing, and it is considered an active and unsolved case.
In the years following the discovery of Mr. Aragon-Garcia, no arrests have been announced, and no specific suspect or suspects have been publicly identified by law enforcement officials. The case remains a cold case homicide. Organizations such as Silent Witness have publicized the case, offering a cash reward for any information that could lead to an arrest and resolution for the victim and his family. Investigators continue to seek assistance from the public for any details that might provide a breakthrough in the case.
