AZ - Hunter Stanfield, 19, charged with shooting death of parents Chase Stanfield, 39, and Gail Stanfield, 50, Gila County, 3/15/23

[Chimera]

no matter what kind of class ..isnt most likely than not to be the ( bad egg ) case
seeking control/money/get back and so on.. I bet its about they didnt give him money or wanted to restrain him over something ..

Yes, in the Halderson killings, they'd finally started to cut off his finances.
A heartbreaking case.

Still don't know the motive yet in the Stanfield case, yet, correct ?
Imo.

 

[Chimera]

I've never heard of the Stanfield case until I read about it here at WS.
Poor parents.
Rest in peace, Chase and Gail !

He appears to be almost smirking in his mugshot.
Imo.

 

[ch_13]

According to the local paper, Gail was his stepmother. And the Law & Crime article mentions that they had a 2018 wedding.

https://www.paysonroundup.com/news/crime_law_enforcement/arrest-made-in-whispering-pines-double-homicide/article_f73c276d-fddc-5759-b531-6cfb8afcfd00.html

Son, 19, identified as murder suspect months after parents were killed at their Arizona home

A 19-year-old son in Arizona is charged with first-degree premeditated murder months after his parents were killed at home.

lawandcrime.com

Yes, in the Halderson killings, they'd finally started to cut off his finances.
A heartbreaking case.

Still don't know the motive yet in the Stanfield case, yet, correct ?
Imo.

For what it's worth with Chandler Halderson it was more than just money. He had been lying to everyone about his life. He'd dropped out of school, but didn't tell anyone. He claimed that he'd gotten a job with SpaceX in Florida and was planning to move down there with his girlfriend (she had no idea it was all a lie). Then he supposedly lost that job due to a (fake) head injury. The lies kept piling up. Eventually, his dad discovered Chandler wasn't registered for classes and confronted him. That's when the murders occurred.

 

[Niner]

Anyone find any updates on his next hearing date? The court is NOT the greatest....

TIA!

 

[Niner]

Finally got into the court site...

Looks like he had a hearing March...

Case Activity
Date Description Party
3/10/2025 MinuteEntry event for Minute Entry: Resetting (Hearing) D1
3/10/2025 MinuteEntry event for Minute Entry: Resetting (Hearing) P1

2/10/2025 MinuteEntry event for Minute Entry: Resetting (Hearing) D1
2/10/2025 MinuteEntry event for Minute Entry: Resetting (Hearing) P1

1/27/2025 MinuteEntry event for Minute Entry: Resetting (Hearing) P1

link: https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx

 

[Niner]

No idea what these motions are about.... maybe he had a case management hearing on 5/12???

Case Activity
Date Description Party
5/15/2025 RESPONSE: TO MOTION P1

5/13/2025 MOTION: Designation of Complex Case D1

5/12/2025 MinuteEntry event for Minute Entry: Case Management Conferen D1
5/12/2025 MinuteEntry event for Minute Entry: Case Management Conferen P1

5/8/2025 REQUEST: Request P1

5/8/2025 MOTION: Motion P1

4/14/2025 MOTION: Motion P1

4/11/2025 MOTION: Motion P1

link: https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicAccess/caselookup.aspx

 

[Niner]

I shall go ahead & post this so I can shorten up his info.

Monday, May 12th:
*Case Management Conference Hearing (@ am AZT) - AZ – Chase J. Stanfield (39) & Gail Marie Stanfield (50) found dead from multiple gunshot wounds morning of Oct. 27, 2022, Whispering Pines subdivision of Payson. *Hunter Blair Stanfield (19/now 21) son arrested & charged (3/14/23), indicted (3/21/23) & arraigned (3/27/23) with 2 counts of 1st degree premeditated murder. Gila County
Case & court info from 3/14/23 thru 4/3/24 reference post #24 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...tanfield-50-gila-county-3-15-23.669961/page-2
12/31/23 Update: A doctor found Hunter was not competent to stand trial, but restorable.
1/31/24 Update: A second doctor ruled Hunter was competent.
5/13/24 Docket update: Motion for change of counsel. 5/17/24: Notice of appearance. 5/21/24 Docket update: Request by Prosecutor. 5/30/24 Docket update: Prosecutors Stipulation filed.
6/6/24 Docket update: Minute entry event: Rule 11 Order finding of for defense & prosecutor.
7/9/24 Docket update: Notice: Disclosure by prosecutors. 7/10/24: Notice of disclosure. Modify release conditions filed by defense. 7/12/24: Notice: Disclosure by prosecutors. 7/17/24 Docket update: Response to motion by prosecutors. 7/23/24: Notice-Disclosure by prosecutors.
8/2/24 Docket update: Statement filed by prosecutors & statement filed by defense. 8/12/24 Docket update: Minute entry event for Minute Entry: Case Management Conference by Prosecutor & defense.
9/5/24 Docket update: Motion to compel filed by State. 9/13/24 Docket update: Notices/Defense. 9/17/24 Docket Update: Motion to continue filed by defense. 9/25/24 Docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure filed by State.
10/24/24 Docket update: Motion to continue. 10/24/24 Docket update: Order-granting: Continuing Case management conference on 10/25/24. 10/29/24 Docket update: Order: Setting.
12/9/24 Docket updates: Minute entry event for case management conference on 12/9/24. 1/8/25 Docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/ Supplemental Disclosure. 1/27/25 Update: Hearing was reset to 2/10/25. 2/10/25 Update: Hearing was reset to 3/10/25.
4/11/25 Docket update: Motion by prosecution. 4/14/25 Docket update: Motion by prosecution.
5/8/25 Docket update: Motion by prosecution. Request. 5/12/25 Docket update: Minute entry for case management conference hearing on 5/12/25. 5/13/25 Docket update: Motion: Designation of complex case filed by defense. 5/15/25 Docket update: Response to motion by prosecution.

 

[Niner]

Looks he had a hearing on 6/20/25 - so will correct my notes.

Case Activity
Date Description Party
6/20/2025 MinuteEntry event for MINUTE ENTRY: VOLUNTARINESS HEARING D1
6/20/2025 MinuteEntry event for MINUTE ENTRY: VOLUNTARINESS HEARING P1
6/20/2025 RESPONSE: TO MOTION D1

6/17/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1

6/12/2025 REQUEST: Request

link: https://apps.azcourts.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx

 

[Niner]

Friday, June 20th:
*Case Management Conference Hearing (@ am AZT) - AZ – Chase J. Stanfield (39) & Gail Marie Stanfield (50) found dead from multiple gunshot wounds morning of Oct. 27, 2022, Whispering Pines subdivision of Payson. *Hunter Blair Stanfield (19/now 21) son arrested & charged (3/14/23), indicted (3/21/23) & arraigned (3/27/23) with 2 counts of 1st degree premeditated murder. Gila County
Case & court info from 3/14/23 thru 4/14/25 reference post #47 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...tanfield-50-gila-county-3-15-23.669961/page-3
5/8/25 Docket update: Motion by prosecution. Request. 5/12/25 Docket update: Minute entry for case management conference hearing on 5/12/25. 5/13/25 Docket update: Motion: Designation of complex case filed by defense. 5/15/25 Docket update: Response to motion by prosecution.
6/12/25 Docket update: Request. 6/17/25 Docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure by State. 6/20/25 Docket update: Defense's response to motion.
6/20/25 Update: Minute entry for hearing on 6/20/25. Voluntariness hearing for both sides.

 

[Niner]

I can't believe this.... another court site I am being blocked...

So - if anyone is following this case and can access this court - see post #48 for link - please help me! To see if there is anything after the 6/20/25 entry. TIA!

 

[Niner]

Just a docket update - no idea of next hearing date. Not the greatest of court sites...

And when I search - all I get are articles from 2023.

Case Activity
Date Description Party
6/25/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1

link: Public Access Case Lookup

 

[Niner]

only docket update:

Case Activity
Date Description Party
8/11/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1

link: Public Access Case Lookup

 

[Niner]

Just some docket updates - no hearing dates....

Case Activity
Date Description Party
8/15/2025 CERTIFICATE: Certificate P1
8/15/2025 CERTIFICATE: OF SERVICE P1
8/15/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1

8/14/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1

link: Public Access Case Lookup

 

[Niner]

As far as I can tell no hearing set yet - lousy court site...

Case Activity
Date Description Party
8/29/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1
8/29/2025 REQUEST: Court Reporter P1

8/26/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1

8/25/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1

link: Public Access Case Lookup

 

[Niner]

Date Description Party
9/17/2025 REPORT: Investigator's Report P1

9/16/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1
9/16/2025 MinuteEntry event for MINUTE ENTRY: HEARING D1
9/16/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1
9/16/2025 MinuteEntry event for MINUTE ENTRY: HEARING P1

9/12/2025 SUBPOENA: SUBPOENA ISSUED P1

9/11/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1

9/10/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1

9/9/2025 CERTIFICATE: OF SERVICE P1

9/5/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1

9/4/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1
9/4/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1

9/3/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1

9/2/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1

link: Public Access Case Lookup

In my notes I shall move him to 9/16/25 for a hearing.... lousy court site...

 

[NervousNellie]

That is a frustrating site, @Niner !

Here is a ist of actions in the case since August 25. I wish I knew what some of this means :

9/23/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
9/17/2025	REPORT: Investigator's Report	P1
9/16/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
9/16/2025	MinuteEntry event for MINUTE ENTRY: HEARING	D1
9/16/2025	MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure	P1
9/16/2025	MinuteEntry event for MINUTE ENTRY: HEARING	P1
9/12/2025	SUBPOENA: SUBPOENA ISSUED	P1
9/11/2025	MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure	P1
9/10/2025	MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure	P1
9/9/2025	CERTIFICATE: OF SERVICE	P1
9/5/2025	MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure	P1
9/4/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
9/4/2025	MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure	P1
9/3/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
9/2/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
8/29/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
8/29/2025	REQUEST: Court Reporter	P1
8/26/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
8/25/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P

I found an article that is mainly about another local (AZ) homicide case that also mentions the status of Hunter's Case. It's a shame you have to pay for access to the court documents. I love those states that make it all available free.

Murder trials for Dillabough, Stanfield inch forward

Two local murder cases continue to crawl through the court system, with upcoming hearings scheduled in both the Zachary Dillabough and Hunter Stanfield cases.

www.paysonroundup.com

Meanwhile, a jury trial in the Stanfield case is scheduled to begin Nov. 5 at 8:30 a.m. in Payson, also before Judge Chambers.
That trial is expected to last six to nine days.
Hunter Stanfield is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Chase Stanfield, 39, and Gail Stanfield, 50. Authorities allege he murdered the couple at their home in Whispering Pines in October 2022.

 

[Niner]

That is a frustrating site, @Niner !

Here is a ist of actions in the case since August 25. I wish I knew what some of this means :

9/23/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
9/17/2025	REPORT: Investigator's Report	P1
9/16/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
9/16/2025	MinuteEntry event for MINUTE ENTRY: HEARING	D1
9/16/2025	MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure	P1
9/16/2025	MinuteEntry event for MINUTE ENTRY: HEARING	P1
9/12/2025	SUBPOENA: SUBPOENA ISSUED	P1
9/11/2025	MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure	P1
9/10/2025	MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure	P1
9/9/2025	CERTIFICATE: OF SERVICE	P1
9/5/2025	MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure	P1
9/4/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
9/4/2025	MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure	P1
9/3/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
9/2/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
8/29/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
8/29/2025	REQUEST: Court Reporter	P1
8/26/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P1
8/25/2025	SERVICE: Certificate	P

I found an article that is mainly about another local (AZ) homicide case that also mentions the status of Hunter's Case. It's a shame you have to pay for access to the court documents. I love those states that make it all available free.

Murder trials for Dillabough, Stanfield inch forward

Two local murder cases continue to crawl through the court system, with upcoming hearings scheduled in both the Zachary Dillabough and Hunter Stanfield cases.

www.paysonroundup.com

Thank you! Thank you!! At least I have a trial date now! VERY much appreciated your info!!

edited to add - does that article (can not access) have a next hearing date? TIA!

 

[NervousNellie]

Thank you! Thank you!! At least I have a trial date now! VERY much appreciated your info!!

edited to add - does that article (can not access) have a next hearing date? TIA!

No, it did not. It only mentioned the trial date. (I quoted what little information the article had about HS's case.)

 

[Niner]

Might have had a hearing on 9/29 - re minute entry

Case Activity
Date Description Party
10/10/2025 MOTION: Motion P1

10/8/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1

10/6/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1
10/6/2025 NOTICE: Notice P1
10/6/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1

9/29/2025 MinuteEntry event for Minute Entry: Pretrial Conference D1
9/29/2025 MinuteEntry event for Minute Entry: Pretrial Conference

link: Public Access Case Lookup

 

[Niner]

Looks like he had a another hearing in October (minute entry).
And only coming up with March, 2025 articles - nothing new....

Case Activity
Date Description Party
10/22/2025 RESPONSE: TO MOTION P1

10/16/2025 MOTION: SUPPRESS D1
10/16/2025 MOTION: In Limine D1
10/16/2025 MOTION: Motion D1

10/13/2025 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Pretrial Conference D1
10/13/2025 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Pretrial Conference P1

link: Public Access Case Lookup