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Human remains found in backyard of missing AZ family's home
azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic • • nation
Key Points:
- Avondale police conducting a welfare check on a family in Litchfield Park discovered two unidentified decomposing bodies buried in the backyard and evidence suggesting foul play inside the home.
- The suspect, 27-year-old Matthew Flores, is believed to have fled the country prior to the welfare check, though details of his departure and destination remain unknown.
- Officers found a large amount of blood inside the home, indicating an attempt to conceal evidence, but the identities of the victims and cause of death are pending determination by the Maricopa County Medical Examiner.
- The Phoenix police homicide unit is assisting in the investigation, and authorities have not disclosed if extradition efforts or other agencies are involved.
- Police have asked anyone with information to contact Avondale police, as the quiet neighborhood remains under investigation with a visible law enforcement presence.
