In the summer of 1937, the mountain town of Flagstaff emerged from the Great Depression with an eye toward the future. @Flagstaffs Walkup Family Murders, all rights reserved. She failed to show up for work. "Two of the victims were parents of the two younger men, one was driving, and they were on a trip to Sedona, they were visiting their sons, that's especially heartbreaking they were an on a family outing when this occurred," said Department of Public Safety spokesman Bart Graves. The family is still waiting for the remains of Yazzieto be returned so they can give her a proper burial. Three of the four victims requested that James be detained, and Bibles said that the victims made compelling arguments. Yazzie was a young mother of three boys and worked as a nurse's assistant in the pediatric center of the Pinon Health Center on the Navajo Nation. The child was found at the 3108 North Monte Vista Drive on the east side of Flagstaff on Monday at 12:39 p.m. Flagstaff police said there were no obvious signs of trauma on the victim. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. If not, he said hell refile the request under the new case. Flagstaff, AZ 86004 (928) 213-2300 Flagstaff Aquaplex is a place for keeping fit while being entertained at the same time. James has verbally and physically threatened Yazzies mother, she added, as well as her three sons, who are now 16, 14, and 7 years old. But for nearly three years, their efforts yielded no results and they still didnt know where she was. Join author Susan Johnson as she explores the tragic history of a once-happy Flagstaff family. The detention hearing was held at the U.S. District Court in Flagstaff. She would then try to reach out to Yazzie at work but was told Yazzie did not show up to work. 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What happened that awful July night has not and can never be fully explained. Several people, including young children, were shot and killed while sitting in their own home early Sunday morning during a home invasion that authorities are now suspecting was a targeted attack. He was also charged with sixother counts allegingthat he committed acts of domestic violence against three victimsbetween 2018 and 2021, incidents that involved suffocation, strangling, kidnappingand assault with a dangerous weapon. Yazzie was missing for more than two years before her remains were found, and her boyfriend is currently awaiting trial for her murder. Subscribe today. Two witnesses identified in the indictment by their initials, but reported by Law and Crime to be Yazzies brother and his girlfriend were at James house with Yazzie on the night of June 30, 2019. Flagstaff's Walkup Family Murders: A Shocking 1937 Tragedy will be available locally wherever books are sold and on arcadiapublishing.com on Sept. 27. After the hearing, Yazzies family and friends held signs outside the courthouse that had names of different missing and murdered Indigenous People. Yazzie went missing in 2019 and her remains were found last November. Mary K. James went to say that after Yazzie went missing, awoman had come up to her to tell her they had been a victim of Tre James. Arizona's Family; 5555 N. 7th Ave; Phoenix, AZ 85013 (602) 207-3333; James arrest and the judge ruling that he should stay behind bars is the first step in that journey. Thomascita James says. Arizona Mirror maintains editorial independence. With no mention in the pages of the Coconino Sun, Marie Walkup might as well have been invisible. Magistrate Judge Camille D. Bibles presided over the hearing and ordered that Tre James be detained, agreeing that heis a danger to the community and, based on the evidence, that he was a flight risk. It wasnt a shock to us, Marilene said. Family records indicated a death of a baby boy after birth. I am a true crime enthusiast and I have read most of the popular books on the subject. Eventually, they told police they kept Deshaun and his older brother in a closet for 16 hours a day and gave them little to eat. We have several people that have stated they heard gunshots. They argued that a prosecutor didnt provide clear instruction on child abuse statutes. Download forApple iOSorAndroid. The medical examiner concluded that Yazzie died of a gunshot wound to the back of the head, according to comments made in the courtroom by a federal prosecutor. You have permission to edit this article. If law enforcement agencies and the Department of Justice really cared so much about Native American lives, why didnt they do even a one-mile spoke search of the area surrounding Jamess home?" Silversmith has covered Indigenous communities for more than 10 years, and covers Arizona's 22 federally recognized sovereign tribal nations, as well as national and international Indigenous issues. Flagstaff Police . The family had hopes of bringing Yazzie home safely or that she would walk through their doors one day, Marilene added. Flagstaff's Walkup Family Murders: A Shocking 1937 Tragedy 112. by Susan Johnson. You may also light a candle in honor of Geraldine West or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. The blue house where the couple was stayinghas since burned down. Tre James, the suspect in the murder of a Navajo woman whose remains were found on the Hopi reservation last year was ordered to remain in custody by a magistrate judge in Flagstaff Tuesday. 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Hes spent the last three years abusing three other women, before and after Jamie went missing, she added. A medical examiner determined Deshaun Martinez died of starvation, weighing just 18 pounds at the time of his death. The information was released to the media first, before her family,according to Gomez. Published: Feb. 14, 2023 at 8:58 PM MST . But what about his pretty young wife of 12 years? James initial appearance in court was on the day of his arrest on Aug. 4. The parents and grandmother of a 6-year-old northern Arizona boy have been indicted on murder and other charges in the childs death. The 1,506 sq. Product Details; About the Author; Product Details. Navajo Nation leaders introduce two new initiatives to, 'Where is the justice? Yazzies body was found on the Hopi Nation, seven miles from where she went missing in Pinon. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. And having that somebody, like I felt like I could go to him at all times, and Dhinesh made it so clear he was a friend to us.". Officers found. The witnesses left the house where Tre James and Yazzie were staying, records show. He has shown by his actions over the last three years that he is dangerous, and my daughter was not his only victim, Marilene read. GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX. Charlie Malzahn, left, sits with his attorney during his sentencing hearing in Coconino County Superior Court in Flagstaff, Ariz., on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. County Attorney William Ring didnt immediately respond to a request for clarification. Authorities identified the individuals as 32-year-old Anthony Capitano, 32-year-old Megan Capitano, 4-year-old Lincoln Capitano, and 3-year-old Kingsley Capitano. When Gomezwas given the award during her ceremony, she asked Marilene James to address the audience about why it's important to have attorneys represent familiespro bono. 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Officials emphasized that even though this did not seem to be a random incident, the threat to the public is not ongoing. Her victims statement was the last one before Bibles decided whether James would remain locked up until his trial begins Oct. 4 in Phoenix. Because Yazzies DNA was not available, they used samples from her parents to create a DNA profile of her. It is a rapidly developing situation with multiple scenes and multiple things going on right now, said Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. She said she saw him just a few weeks ago while on campus, so hearing the news was devastating. It was September 2020, and Marilene said that they walked to the Navajo Nation Capitol in Window Rock on Yazzies birthday, Sept. 13. Tison also told Tuzon he planned to kill six guards on his way out . All rights reserved. Wearing all black, a picture of Jamie Lynette Yazzie on her shirt the only color in her outfit, Marilene James, stepped up to the podium inside a packed federal courtroom in Flagstaff to give a victim statement on behalf of her nieces family. Wednesday snow and wind will be heavy at times leading to difficult if not impossible travel. Her remainswere transferred to the FBI headquarters in Quantico, Virginia, in January2022 for forensic analysis and 3D replication. No boys were born in California, leading Westerlund to the conclusion that the baby boy that died was born and buried in Flagstaff. Her brother told investigators that he heard Yazzie, who was intoxicated, claim James had pointed the gun at her and actually tried to shoot me with that.. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. The Elden family left Flagstaff sometime around late October or early November in 1884 to California. According to authorities, Coconino County Sheriffs Office deputies were called to an alleged shooting Monday night on Hano Trail. Anthony Martinez also is charged with two counts of aggravated assault. Send ideas and tips toarlyssa.becenti@arizonarepublic.com. We felt it was very disrespectful that we didn't get the press release when the press got it.. Updated: 4:15 AM MST April 29, 2021. The family of Jamie Yazzie had spent countless hours searching for her. My fight was pretty hard as her aunt, Marilene said. The Coconino County Medical Examiners Office ruled Yazzies death a homicide on March 3, 2022, and Yazzie was identified based on dental records, according to court documents. Both mentioned that they had not heard from Yazzie since June 30, 2019. The Coconino County Sheriff's Office stated on Monday the family was found dead inside of a home in Parks, a town located between Williams and Flagstaff. See home details and neighborhood info of this 4 bed, 4 bath, 2722 sqft. Trehas taken our precious loved one, Jamie Lynette Yazzie. Robert. The 3,114 sq. Speaking for Yazzies mother, sisters and three sons, Marilene stood at the podium and urged the court to keep James in federal custody until his trial. In the decades that followed, the town buried the memory of the Walkups as deeply as their coffins.. FLAGSTAFF, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - A Flagstaff man has been arrested in the death of another man in the small community of Kachina Village, a few miles south of the City of Flagstaff. As she shared her story, she became increasingly emotional. However, the childrens parents, Anthony Martinez and Elizabeth Archibeque, admitted to locking the boy and his seven-year-old brother in the small bedroom closet and denying them food. FLAGSTAFF, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) - A Flagstaff man has been arrested in the death of another man in the small community of Kachina Village, a few miles south of the City of Flagstaff. All the details in the criminal complaint is basically what we already knew.. Michelle Waller is accused of shooting and killing her disabled boyfrend, Michael Hall, and waving a gun at others inside a Phoenix home. Snow levels will fall to the lowest locations Wednesday night into Thursday morning, before the storm exits eastern Arizona Thursday afternoon. The latest Arizona headlines, national news events of the day + sports and weather updates. Tre C. James is the reason why Jamie lost time with her sons, and he is why they will never know or feel their mothers love, hugs, or pride in them again.. Witnesses who last saw the couple said they had been arguing about Tre James cheating on Yazzie. "Jamies mother was told of Tre being arrested, they didn't tell her what he was arrested for or charges he was being arraigned with, said Gomez. After impact, Graves told 12News that both vehicles went off the road and caught fire. The next day, Tre James appeared to have stopped trying to contact Yazzie, whose phone was either turned off or left unanswered. Were one step closer to getting justice, Marilene said. "He was very talented, a genuine soul," she said. . A local Indian community Leader also told 12News Athish worked at Lucid Motors and that he had been promoted quickly within the company and was a global supply manager. That funding also means companies will have to provide child care for their employees. Last week, a federal grand jury returned an 8-count indictment against Tre James that included a first-degree murder charge and several acts of domestic violence against three victims between 2018 and 2021. Charlie . Deputies soon found and arrested the suspect, 23-year-old Collin Toerner-Todd of Flagstaff. But JDs life changed forever one cool summer evening when his wife, Marie, and their children were found dead. PHOENIX A mother and father from India were visiting their two sons in Arizona when a tragic accident killed the family of four. All rights reserved. On July 5, 2019, Denny reported Yazzie missing to the Chinle Police Department after not hearing from her or seeing her. The Flagstaff Police Department arrested three people for first-degree murder on noon Monday after a six-year-old child was found dead in his bedroom closet. They put up billboards asking for help finding her and then asking for help in finding the killer. Keep reading with a digital access subscription. It was unfortunate, and it did break our hearts to know that she was not coming home, Marilene said. By, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, What We Know, And What You Can Do To Help. Authorities say that they have taken a person of interest into custody who knew the family but no charges have been filed. The parents said the boys would steal food at night while the parents were asleep. Others had also reached out to tell her how dangerous he was. Its starting our healing process.. Tre James didnt give my daughter a chance to enjoy life with her loved ones, Marilene read from a statement by Yazzies mother, Ethelene Denny. Tre James was also charged with committing acts of domestic violence against three victimsbetween 2018 and 2021. And as they try and make sense of it, they say Dhinesh will be greatly missed, someone they will always remember. The Flagstaff Police Department arrested three people for first-degree murder on noon Monday after a six-year-old child was found dead in his bedroom closet. Dennys calls to her daughter went straight to voicemail, and she was told by Yazzies employer that her daughter hadnt been to work. "We want justice thats what we are here for, and to see him in custody itsits like a sense of relief, its like finally, finally this is happening, finally!" Marilene spoke on behalf of Yazzies family, and one other victim called into the courtroom, stating why she believed James deserved to remain detained. "Marilene'sstatement is about how important it is to have an attorney probono, and what it means to her and her family, and how it's affected the outcome of the case.". Gomez, an attorney who took on thecase pro bono in August 2019, has always been honest about the oversights made by authorities when it came to theinvestigation. Related collections and offers. Tre James was arrested Aug. 4 and charged with two countsallegingthat he shot and killed his girlfriend, Jamie Yazzie, 31, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Scientists from every field arrived for local seminars and the All-Indian Powwow brought in tourists by the thousands. MLS # 192404 The city was alive and bustling, tourism thrived and cultural endeavors blossomed. The victim's family traveled from across Arizona and New Mexico to show support at the hearing. When Yazzies remains were found, Marilene said their efforts shifted from trying to find her to getting her justice. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. AZ International Auto Show & New Car Buyer's Guide 2020 Model Year, Families and advocates seek justice for missing and murdered Indigenous people, FBI releases names of 170 missing people in New Mexico and on the Navajo Nation, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Through multiple interviews with the suspect's family, it became clearTre James was involved with another woman at the same time he was dating Yazzie. All are pro bono cases. Gomez recently received the Robert H. LaFollette Pro Bono Award for her extensive activism and legal work on behalf of primary and secondary victims of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relativespublic health crisis. The semi landed on top of the family's car. Marilene said their fight continued every day, they worked with other advocates to raise awareness for Yazzie, and her name did get out there. She lives in her adopted town with two corgis, many friends and acquaintances and a son, who pops in and out. Twelve days after Yazzie went missing, the FBI searched James house, finding what appeared to be blood in the bedroom used by Yazzie and James, on the drywall and baseboard in the bedroom, in the hallway and on the front porch. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? In May 1978, Tison said the plane was in place and the plan was a go for the next week. View more property details, sales history and Zestimate data on Zillow. From left: Anthony Jose Archibeque-Martinez, Elizabeth Archibeque-Martinez, and Ann Marie Martinez). They want to be able to finally say their goodbyes and have a place for her so they can visit. The Department of Public Safety identified the victims as 54-year-old Gnanappan Nagarajan, 45-year-old Vijaya Lakshmi-Gopal, and their two sons, 24-year-old Athish Nagarajan and 23-year-old Dhinesh Nagarajan. Three people were killed two of them are believed to be adults in their late 20s and the other is believed to be a 10-year-old boy. Dhinesh was a singer, musician and an RA at ASU last year. Thousands of Tucson homes use 250% more water than you. DEIJ Policy | Ethics Policy | Privacy Policy. Impairment is not believed to be a factor in this crash. In the affidavit,Drace wrote that, in the days after July 1,the suspect spent several days at his aunts, where family told authoritieshe was acting strange. Yazzie was reported missing on July 5, 2019, by her mother and co-worker. The mystery surrounding the Walkup family tragedy involves more than just Marie and the children. Flagstaff police are continuing to investigate the scene, and are awaiting an autopsy in this case. FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - The parents and grandmother of a 6-year-old Flagstaff, Arizona, boy who died after being locked in a closet and denied food have again pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges in the case. Rodriguez was a sex worker in Phoenix. Its unclear what led to the new indictment. Rich, now a sophomore at ASU, said Dhinesh was family. "He made it feel like home to me," she said. I feel like were one step closer to bringing Jamie home, she added. "My memories are so special with him," said Rich. Marilene said they are interested in knowing who may have had a hand in helping James, because they believe that he could not have disposed of Yazzies body on his own. Greg Parzych, one of Martinezs attorneys, said he hasnt reviewed the latest grand jury transcript to determine whether his concern was addressed. Please use a modern browser like Chrome, Firefox or Edge. The statement said Tre James should remain in custody until his trial because he is a danger to their family and the Navajo Nation. Photo by Shondiin Silversmith | Arizona Mirror. A new indictment issued earlier this month expands the description of the crimes theyve been charged with first-degree murder and two counts each of kidnapping and child abuse. Catch up on the latest news and stories on the 12News YouTube channel. Three days after Yazzie was reported missing, investigators went to the last place she was reported to have been, which wasthe house where they were staying. During her part of the victim statement, Marilene said she wanted law enforcement to continue to detain James until his trial because he does not have compassion for other human beings. Flagstaff Family Food Center grapples with delayed deliveries, limited volunteer force . Weve got several witnesses that we have spoken to, said Chief Bruce Campbell of the Newburgh Police Department while addressing the media on Sunday. All four of them were drinking alcohol that night, and Yazzie was reportedly drinking heavily and arguing with James. I have been very abused by this person., He is a monster, she added. Toerner-Todd now faces various charges such as second-degree homicide, aggravated assault, and disorderly conduct with a weapon. ISBN: 9781467147156: Format: Paperback: Publisher: The . They said that Yazzie and James were arguing about his alleged infidelity. Authorities said the family was on their way to visit Sedona when the car they were in was hit by a tractor-trailer that had run a stop sign. I never stopped telling her story.. The writing style is easy to read, and the information detailed enough that you get a good sense of what life was like in the small town at the time.I recommend this if you are looking for a good true crime book. The family was continuously seeking answers from tribal, state and federal law enforcement agencies assigned to the case. Conditions in the High Country are expected to deteriorate throughout the day as more snow moves in. She was the type of person that you could meet one day and become best friends with the following day, Marilene, 38, told the. But they left intact the ability of cities and towns to continue to do so . 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. I am fortunate to have never been touched by such horror, but I have heard enough about it to know it is a gripping and dark look in the history of Flagstaff. Toerner-Todd now faces various charges such as second-degree homicide, aggravated assault, and. "They wanted to ensure no evidence was going to be lost," said Gomez of what she was told by authorities. Join author Susan Johnson as she explores the tragic history of a once-happy Flagstaff family. His trial because he is a place for keeping fit while being at. 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