On a December afternoon in 2016, the quiet waters of a canal in Phoenix, Arizona, held a grim secret. It was on Monday, the 12th of the month, at approximately 2:00 p.m., that Phoenix police were called to the area of 6700 West Dobbins Road. There, in the Salt River Project canal, they discovered the body of 32-year-old Santana Acosta, a Hispanic male. It was soon apparent to investigators that Acosta had been the victim of a homicide.
The investigation into Santana Acosta's death remains ongoing, a puzzle with crucial pieces still missing. Authorities have not publicly identified any suspects or made any arrests in connection with the case. The Phoenix Police Department and the FBI continue to seek information from the public to shed light on the circumstances that led to Acosta's demise.
In an effort to gather new leads, law enforcement officials have released some details about Acosta's life. He was known to be a transient or 'drifter' and was involved in drug use and sales, as well as gambling. This information paints a picture of a life lived on the fringes, which may hold the key to understanding who was responsible for his death. A reward of up to $1,000 has been offered for information that could help solve this lingering case.
