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Man accused of stabbing woman in the neck with a pen in Glendale

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Updated  May 31, 2025 9:53am MST
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 10 Phoenix
Arrest made in stabbing death of woman in Glendale

Arrest made in stabbing death of woman in Glendale

Police in the West Valley have made an arrest in connection with an April stabbing that left a 62-year-old woman dead.

The Brief

    • Glendale Police announced the arrest in connection with the death of a woman in late April.
    • The suspect was identified as 27-year-old James Marshaun Christopher Weekly.
    • He is accused of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 62-year-old Judy Ann Lopez.

GLENDALE, Ariz. - A man is behind bars, accused of killing a woman with a pen. It happened in April, near the Arizona Cardinals Stadium.

When we first heard from Judy Lopez's family last month, you could see the pain in their eyes. Although an arrest will not bring their loved one back, they are now feeling a sense of relief and justice.

"I feel like celebrating, but it's not the right time to celebrate," said Linda Lopez, Judy's sister.

What we know:

62-year-old Judy Ann Lopez was found with a stab wound in her neck after getting off a bus near 83rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road last month.

"She was transported to the hospital where she unfortunately succumbed to her injuries," said Officer Moroni Menendez of the Glendale Police Department. "Our detectives responded quickly.. taking over the scene."

What they're saying:

Judy's sister, Linda, calls this a senseless murder.

"She was going to get the 83rd bus to go to my mom on 83rd and Monroe. That's where we live. Where we grew up on 83rd and Monroe," Linda Lopez said. "So she was going to go over there, and then the next day they were going to have a surprise party for one of my cousins. And that's when we found out."

Timeline:

Glendale Police say they were able to link the suspect, 27-year-old James Marshaun Christopher Weekly, to the murder using Lopez's cell phone data.

"They began conducting surveillance in the area and looking for any type of evidence from homes and the security cameras," Officer Menendez said. "They quickly learned that there was a male, a Black male, that had gone through the area shortly after Judy's murder happened. That male has since been identified as 27-year-old James Marshawn Christopher Weekly."

A search warrant at Weekly's home led police to Lopez's phone. Also found were the same clothes he was seen wearing on bus surveillance video the day of the murder.

"He said that she was probably suffering some sort of medical episode. He tried to see if she was okay. She swatted away his hand and that's when he, you know, proceeded to assault her or injure her," Officer Menendez said.

James Weekly

James Marshawn Christopher Weekly

Weekly gave conflicting statements to police, but eventually confessed and admitted to being a Gangster Disciple.

"He did say that he did it. He said that he stabbed her. He used a metal pen to poke her in the neck," Officer Menendez said.

What's next:

Weekly has been charged with second-degree murder, the first step in getting justice for Judy Lopez.

"She will never be forgotten. She's gone, but she'll never be forgotten. She's always here, you know? And we have some great memories. Great," said Linda Lopez.

The arrest comes days after a celebration of life was held Judy. Linda says over 120 people came out to show their support.

The Source

  • Information for this article was gathered from a statement released by the Glendale Police Department and FOX 10's Lindsey Ragas.

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