Man suspected of killing Mercedes Vega appears in court

Detectives say Mercedes Vega's burned body was found inside a car that did not belong to her along I-10 in Tonopah. An autopsy shows Vega had been shot and there was bleach in her throat. Authorities say she died from smoke inhalation. FOX 10's Desiree Fluellen has more on the person police say killed her.

Deadline looms for unemployment fraud probes

For years, we have covered the massive unemployment fraud that took place in Arizona during the COVID-19 pandemic, but now, federal prosecutors fear a looming deadline might stop criminal investigations in their tracks. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.

Arizona serial sex offender arrested again

A serial sex offender in Arizona is behind bars once again. The man, who was released only weeks prior to the incident, allegedly fell for a social media decoy whom he believed to be a minor. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more.

Man describes grim discovery in North Phoenix

The medical examiner's office confirms the remains found near 7th St. and Deer Valley Rd. are human. FOX 10's Lauren Clark spoke to the man who found the skeleton and says the ID of a 60-year-old Alabama man was next to the remains.

Jack Smith drops election case against Trump

Special Prosecutor Jack Smith has filed to drop all felony charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the federal election interference case. The Justice Department also said it is abandoning its classified documents case against Trump.

Father of missing woman found dead

The father of missing Hannah Kobayashi was found dead in Los Angeles. Ryan Kobayashi, who had traveled to LA to help in the search for his daughter, was found dead in a parking lot near Los Angeles International Airport, authorities said. Hannah Kobayashi was reported missing by her family after she missed a connecting flight from Maui to New York City at LAX days earlier.

Murder suspect extradited to AZ l Morning Headlines Nov. 25

A man arrested for the murder of a young Valley woman was extradited to Arizona after being arrested in Tennessee; an apartment fire in Chandler sent one person to the hospital; and more – here's a look at some of our top stories for the morning of Monday, November 25.

Mercedes Vega's murder suspect in court

Sencere Hayes, 22, is accused of taking part in the murder of Mercedes Vega and dumping her body in the desert. He was extradited to Arizona on Nov. 24 and made his first court appearance on Monday.