Burned Body Found In Desert; Suspects Daniel and Jennifer Griffith Arrested

The Glendale Police Department has arrested two people they believe are responsible for the death of a person found burned in the desert near the White Tanks Mountains early this morning.The body has not yet been identified.Glendale police were contacted yesterday by the Phoenix Police Department about a possible homicide...

By James King

February 10, 2012

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The Glendale Police Department has arrested two people they believe are responsible for the death of a person found burned in the desert near the White Tanks Mountains early this morning.

The body has not yet been identified.

Glendale police were contacted yesterday by the Phoenix Police Department about a possible homicide at a home in Glendale. Phoenix police developed the information while investigating a missing person case.

Glendale police assumed the investigation and developed information that led them to the body, which was found near 195th Avenue and Olive Street.

After discovering the body, Glendale police arrested two people, Daniel and Jennifer Griffith.

Daniel Griffith, 31, was booked into jail on one count each of first-degree murder and abandonment/concealment of body parts.

Jennifer Griffith, 30, was booked on one count each of tampering with evidence and abandonment/concealment of body parts.

It's unclear what led police to the Griffiths, or how the victim was murdered.

We'll let you know if any additional information is released. Check back for updates.

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