Body found in San Tan Valley canal identified; death considered suspicious

An update on the body of a woman who was pulled from a canal in San Tan Valley last week – the remains have been identified.

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office says the body of 21-year-old Arianna Sandoval Steele was found during the afternoon hours of December 18 near Hunt Highway and Copper Mine Road.

Investigators say there are no obvious signs of foul play, but the death is being considered suspicious, and the homicide unit is handling the investigation.

The medical examiner is working to determine the cause of death.

Map of the area where the body was found:

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