MCSO Releases Photos of "Persons of Interest" in Cave Creek Homicide Investigation

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance photos of "persons of interest" in the death of Cave Creek resident Douglas Charles Engstler. The unidentified man and woman were taped entering an unnamed convenience store in metropolitan Phoenix. Police want to speak with the pair regarding Engstler's death, which is...

By Niki D'Andrea

August 28, 2009

[
        {
          "name": "Air - MediumRectangle - Inline Content - Mobile Display Size",
          "component": "18478561",
          "insertPoint": "2",
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "2"
        },{
          "name": "Editor Picks",
          "component": "16759093",
          "insertPoint": "4",
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "1"
        },{
          "name": "Inline Links",
          "component": "17980324",
          "insertPoint": "8th",
          "startingPoint": 8,
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "7",
          "maxInsertions": 25
        },{
          "name": "Air - MediumRectangle - Combo - Inline Content",
          "component": "16759092",
          "insertPoint": "8th",
          "startingPoint": 8,
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "7",
          "maxInsertions": 25
        },{
          "name": "Inline Links",
          "component": "17980324",
          "insertPoint": "8th",
          "startingPoint": 12,
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "11",
          "maxInsertions": 24
        },{
          "name": "Air - Leaderboard Tower - Combo - Inline Content",
          "component": "16759094",
          "insertPoint": "8th",
          "startingPoint": 12,
          "requiredCountToDisplay": "11",
          "maxInsertions": 24
        }
      ]

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance photos of "persons of interest" in the death of Cave Creek resident Douglas Charles Engstler. The unidentified man and woman were taped entering an unnamed convenience store in metropolitan Phoenix. Police want to speak with the pair regarding Engstler's death, which is being investigated as a homicide.

Engstler, 63, was found dead in his Cave Creek home by a relative on Tuesday. The cause of death has not been officially released. Anyone with information about the case or the people in the surveillance photo is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 602-876-1011.

KEEP NEW TIMES FREE... Since we started New Times, it has been defined as the free, independent voice of Phoenix, and we'd like to keep it that way. Your membership allows us to continue offering readers access to our incisive coverage of local news, food, and culture with no paywalls. You can support us by joining as a member for as little as $1.

Niki D'Andrea has covered subjects including drug culture, women's basketball, pirate radio stations, Scottsdale staycations, and fine wine. She has worked at both New Times and Phoenix Magazine, and is now a freelancer.

Contact: Niki D'Andrea