tempe, for size of city has one of the lowest murder rates in country. i wouldnt bet money on it, but i dont think it breaks 10 people a year. for close to 200,000 people, AND the nations' largest university.
tempe beach lake, is also the most visited spot in arizona. or number 2, behind grand canyon?
we have insane huge parties at this lake, and the ironman triathalon, and people all the time down there on dates, or picnics. its actually shocking that a manmade lake is so popular. i bike it often, too.
my point, is that the lake is gonna by percentage have people die in it, its an awful fact. the cops made right move to check it, and who can say what is what in terms of this case.
my only beef/grievance is that other things should of been spelunk'd like that lake was. thats all