Zion Teasley Detained As Suspect Killer Of Lauren Heike; Female Hiker
Zion Teasley detained as suspect killer of Lauren Heike, who was a female hiker.
He had previously been detained for kidnapping and armed robbery.
Zion Teasley, 22, has been named by a law enforcement source as the suspect detained in connection with the death of a 29-year-old female hiker who was discovered dead on a public hiking route in Phoenix over the weekend.
At a news conference on May 4, the deputies announced the arrest of the suspect and gave only a general description of him as a man in his 20s. Following the discovery of 29-year-old Lauren Heike’s body on Saturday, April 29, Phoenix police earlier released a hazy photograph of a suspect.
At a news conference on May 4, the deputies announced the arrest of the suspect and gave only a general description of him as a man in his 20s.
Investigators said that when the suspect was apprehended at the apartment building where he resided, a search order was issued for his residence. They added that the suspect was questioned at Phoenix Police Headquarters.
After authorities received a complaint of a guy who seemed to be injured around 10:30 on Saturday, April 29, they went back to where she lived and discovered Heike’s body, according to the Phoenix authorities Department.
Heike’s body had been recognized, according to police. She was discovered to have “body injuries” and was pronounced dead at the spot.
At a news conference on May 4, the deputies announced the arrest of the suspect and gave only a general description of him as a man in his 20s.
Investigators said that when the suspect was apprehended at the apartment building where he resided, a search order was issued for his residence. They added that the suspect was questioned at Phoenix Police Headquarters.
After authorities received a complaint of a guy who seemed to be injured around 10:30 on Saturday, April 29, they went back to where she lived and discovered Heike’s body, according to the Phoenix authorities Department.
Heike’s body had been recognized, according to police. She was discovered to have “body injuries” and was pronounced dead at the spot.
