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

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Case Activity
Date Description Party
10/29/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1
10/29/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1

10/27/2025 Jury: Proposed Instructions P1

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I have trial starting 11/5/25.

 

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Looks like his trial which was supposed to start today -has been continued - I have no idea to "when"....

Case Activity
Date Description Party
11/3/2025 STATEMENT: JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT P1
11/3/2025 MOTION: Continue Trial D1

10/29/2025 SERVICE: Certificate

link: Public Access Case Lookup

 

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I am going to post this for today - so I can shorten it up a bit.

Wednesday, Nov. 5th:
*Trial set to begin-CANCELLED! (@ 8:30am 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
Trial was set to begin on 11/5/25 but was continued by defense.
Judge Chambers presiding.
Case & court info from 3/14/23 thru 6/12/25 reference post #49 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...tanfield-50-gila-county-3-15-23.669961/page-3
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. 6/25/25 Docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclose/Supplemental Disclosure by State.
8/11/25 Docket update: Service: Certificate filed by State. 8/14/25 Docket update: Service: Certificate. 8/15/25 Docket updates: Service: Certificate. Certificate: of service. Certificate: Certificate all by State. 8/25/25 Docket update: Service: Certificate. 8/26/25 Docket update: Service: Certificate. 8/29/25 Docket update: Request: Court Reporter. Service: Certificate.
9/2/25 Docket update: Services: Certificate. 9/3/25 Docket update: Services: Certificate. 9/4/25 docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure. Service: Certificate. 9/5/25 Docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure. 9/9/25 Docket Update: Certificate of Service. 9/10/25: Docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure. 9/11/25 Docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure. 9/12/25 Docket update: Subpoena issued. 9/16/25 Docket update: Minute entry event on hearing. Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure. Service: Certificate. 9/17/25 Docket update: Investigator's report.
9/16/25 Update jury trial in the Stanfield case is scheduled to begin 11/5/25 at 8:30 a.m. in Payson, also before Judge Chambers. That trial is expected to last six to nine days. 9/23/25 Docket update: Service: Certificate.
9/29/25 Update: Minute entry event for pretrial conference hearing held on 9/29/25. 10/6/25 Docket update: Notice. Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure. Service: Certificate. 10/8/25 Docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure. 10/10/25 Docket update: Motion by State.
10/13/25 Update: Minute entry for pretrial hearing on 10/13/25. 10/16/25 Docket updates: Defense: Motion in Limine. Defense: Motion to suppress. State: Response to Motion. Next trial set to begin on 11/5/25 @ 8:30am. 10/27/25 Docket update: Jury: proposed instructions. 10/29/25 Docket updates: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure. Service: Certificate. 10/29/25 Docket update: Service: Certificate.
11/3/25 Docket update: Motion to continue trial by defense. Statement: Joint pretrial statement by prosecution.

 

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Looks like he had a pretrial hearing on 11/3/25 - I shall correct my notes. The only "current" article about this case is for Aug., 2025. Lousy court site, if you ask me...

Case Activity
Date Description Party
11/3/2025 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Pretrial Conference D1
11/3/2025 STATEMENT: JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT P1
11/3/2025 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Setting (Trial Date) P1
11/3/2025 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Pretrial Conference P1
11/3/2025 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Setting (Trial Date) D1
11/3/2025 MOTION: Continue Trial D1

link: Public Access Case Lookup

 

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just a docket update.

Case Activity
Date Description Party
11/7/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1

link: Public Access Case Lookup

 

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Nothing new in articles...

just a docket update.
Case Activity
Date Description Party
11/12/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1


link: Public Access Case Lookup

 

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Just a docket update AND!! I discovered a link to the court minutes. But I can't find the url for it. From 10/13/25 pretrial hearing - my BOLD & RED.

PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
APPEARANCES: The State is represented by Joseph Collins, Chief Deputy County Attorney; Defendant is present, in custody, appearing virtually, with counsel, Adam Crawshaw, who is present in the courtroom.
This is the date set for Pretrial Conference.

Mr. Crawshaw requests that a Settlement Conference be set, State informs the Court it is not willing to do a Settlement Conference. Mr. Crawshaw requests the Court under the rule to order parties to conduct a Settlement Conference for reasons stated on the record. State reports that a plea offer will not be forthcoming.
Discussion re Motion to Allow Witness Micheal Nesbitt to Appear by Interactive Audiovisual System for Trial.

The Court GRANTS the Motion to Allow Witness Micheal Nesbitt to Appear by Interactive Audiovisual System for Trial. The Court directs the State speak with the witness re exhibits.

The Court directs counsel to have stipulated Statement for the Jury Questionnaires by 9:00 a.m. October 15, 2025.

ORDERED that the Jury Commissioner summons a sufficient number of jurors with four alternates.

ORDERED setting Final Pretrial Conference for Monday, November 3, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., before Hon. Bryan B. Chambers, Division One Globe. (2 HOURS ALLOTEED) [Which are not updated as minutes in the court site-guessing trial will be after jury selection after 10/15-my guess]

Counsel may appear virtually for the above hearing.

The Court directs counsel to meet and confer re potential jurors that can be stricken by stipulation.

FILED: Order
CC:
ADAM CRAWSHAW [em] OFFICE DISTRIBUTION:
COUNTY ATTORNEY [em]
COURT ADMINISTRATION [em]
JURY COMMISSIONER [em]
VICTIM ADVOCATE [em]
SHERIFF [em]


and docket updates:
Case Activity
Date Description Party
11/18/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1

11/14/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1

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I shall keep an eye out & see if they post the minutes for 11/3 anytime soon....

 

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Just a docket update

Case Activity
Date Description Party
12/5/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1

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Still waiting for the court to upload the 11/3/25 hearing minutes.....

 

[Niner]

Looks like he had another hearing. The Court Minutes have not been updated since the 10/14 hearing..... lousy web site....

Case Activity
Date Description Party
12/15/2025 SERVICE: Certificate P1

12/8/2025 Minute Entry event for MINUTE ENTRY: STATUS HEARING P1
12/8/2025 Minute Entry event for MINUTE ENTRY: STATUS HEARING D1

12/5/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1

link: Public Access Case Lookup

 

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and to keep my notes straight...

Monday, Dec. 8th:
*Status Hearing (@ 8:30am 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
Trial was set to begin on 11/5/25 but was continued by defense.
Judge Chambers presiding. Chief Deputy County attorney Joseph Collins. Defense attorney Adam Crawshaw.
Case & court info from 3/14/23 thru 10/29/25 reference post #63 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...tanfield-50-gila-county-3-15-23.669961/page-4
10/13/25 Update: The State is represented by Joseph Collins, Chief Deputy County Attorney; Defendant is present, in custody, appearing virtually, with counsel, Adam Crawshaw, who is present in the courtroom. This is the date set for Pretrial Conference. Mr. Crawshaw requests that a Settlement Conference be set, State informs the Court it is not willing to do a Settlement Conference. Mr. Crawshaw requests the Court under the rule to order parties to conduct a Settlement Conference for reasons stated on the record. State reports that a plea offer will not be forthcoming. Discussion re Motion to Allow Witness Micheal Nesbitt to Appear by Interactive Audiovisual System for Trial. The Court GRANTS the Motion to Allow Witness Micheal Nesbitt to Appear by Interactive Audiovisual System for Trial. The Court directs the State speak with the witness re exhibits. The Court directs counsel to have stipulated Statement for the Jury Questionnaires by 9am 10/15/25. ORDERED that the Jury Commissioner summons a sufficient number of jurors with four alternates. ORDERED setting Final Pretrial Conference for Monday, 11/3/25 @ 3pm before Hon. Bryan B. Chambers, Division One Globe. Counsel may appear virtually for the above hearing. The Court directs counsel to meet & confer re potential jurors that can be stricken by stipulation. Filed: Order.
11/3/25 Docket update: Motion to continue trial by defense. Statement: Joint pretrial statement by prosecution. 11/3/25 Update: Pretrial conference hearing held on 11/3/25. Trial has been continued with no further dates provided. 11/7/25 Docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure. 11/12/25 Docket update: Service: Certificate by prosecution. 11/14/25 Docket update: Service: Certificate by prosecutor. 11/18/25 Docket update: Service: Certificate by prosecutor.
12/5/25 Docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure filed by State. 12/8/25 Docket update: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure by prosecutors. Minute entry. Status hearing held on 12/8/25. 12/15/25 Docket update: Service: Certificate.

 

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Docket update:

Case Activity
Date Description Party
12/31/2025 MISCELLANEOUS: Disclosure / Supplemental Disclosure P1

12/18/25 Minutes:
STATUS HEARING
APPEARANCES: The State is represented by Joseph Collins, Chief Deputy County Attorney; Defendant is appearing virtually, in custody, with counsel, Adam Crawshaw, also appearing virtually; Victim Representatives are appearing virtually.
This is the date set for a Status Hearing.
The Court inquires as to counsels trial readiness.
State reports that they are ready to proceed to trial. Mr. Crawshaw reports that he is also ready to proceed to trial without the investigator and if it becomes an issue, they will work around it.
ORDERED affirming Pretrial Conference set for Monday, January 5, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., before Hon. Bryan B. Chambers, Division One Globe.
Defendant is returned to the custody of the Sheriff.

CC:
ADAM CRAWSHAW [em]
OFFICE DISTRIBUTION:
COUNTY ATTORNEY [em]
COURT ADMINISTRATION [em]
SHERIFF [em]
VICTIM ADVOCATE [em]

link: Public Access Case Lookup

 

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Monday, January 5th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 2:30pm 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
Trial was set to begin on 11/5/25 but was continued by defense.
Judge Bryan B. Chambers presiding. Chief Deputy County attorney Joseph Collins. Defense attorney Adam Crawshaw.
Case & court info from 3/14/23 thru 11/3/25 reference post #70 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...tanfield-50-gila-county-3-15-23.669961/page-4
12/5/25 Docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure filed by State. 12/8/25 Docket update: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure by prosecutors. Minute entry. Status hearing held on 12/8/25. 12/15/25 Docket update: Service: Certificate.
12/18/25 Update: Minutes for status hearing. Appearances: The State is represented by Joseph Collins, Chief Deputy County Attorney; Defendant is appearing virtually, in custody, with counsel, Adam Crawshaw, also appearing virtually; Victim Representatives are appearing virtually. This is the date set for a Status Hearing. The Court inquires as to counsels trial readiness. State reports that they are ready to proceed to trial. Mr. Crawshaw reports that he is also ready to proceed to trial without the investigator & if it becomes an issue, they will work around it. ORDERED affirming Pretrial Conference set for Monday, 1/5/26 @ 2:30pm, before Hon. Bryan B. Chambers, Division One Globe. Defendant is returned to the custody of the Sheriff.
1231/25 Docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure by prosecution.

 

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Case Activity
Date Description Party
1/5/2026 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Pretrial Conference P1
1/5/2026 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Pretrial Conference D1

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No minute updates yet....

 

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just a docket update

Case Activity
Date Description Party
1/13/2026 NOTICE: Conflict D1

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Well - it looks like jury has been selected & trial is on.... still no updates on the minutes from 1/5/26 or any of the below minutes. And of course not finding ANY current articles on this trial.

Case Activity
Date Description Party
1/23/2026 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Jury Trial - In Progress D1
1/23/2026 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Jury Trial - In Progress P1

1/22/2026 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Jury Trial - In Progress P1
1/22/2026 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Jury Trial - In Progress D1

1/21/2026 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Jury Selection D1
1/21/2026 Minute Entry event for Minute Entry: Jury Selection P1

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Still no Minute Entry updates since the 12/8/25 one....

Monday, January 26th:
*Trial continues (Day 3) (@ 2:30pm 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
Jury selection was completed on 1/21/26.
Trial began on 1/22/26. [9 days for trial]
Judge Bryan B. Chambers presiding. Chief Deputy County attorney Joseph Collins. Defense attorney Adam Crawshaw.
Case & court info from 3/14/23 thru 12/18/25 reference post #72 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...tanfield-50-gila-county-3-15-23.669961/page-4
12/31/25 Docket update: Miscellaneous: Disclosure/Supplemental Disclosure by prosecution. Next pretrial conference on 1/5/26 @ 2:30pm. 1/13/26 Docket update: Notice: Conflict filed by defense.
1/5/26 Update: Next Jury selection on 1/21/26. Trial set to begin on 1/22/26.
1/21/26 Wednesday, Jury Selection: Jury has been selected. Trial begins on Thursday, 1/22/26.
1/22/26 Thursday, Trial Day 1: No info available. Trial continues on Friday, 1/23/26.
1/23/26 Friday, Trial Day 2: No info available. Trial continues on Monday, 1/26/26.

 

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They sure don't update their court site very often.... nothing new...

Tuesday, January 27th:
*Trial continues (Day 4) (@ 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
Jury selection was completed on 1/21/26.
Trial began on 1/22/26. [9 days for trial]
Judge Bryan B. Chambers presiding. Chief Deputy County attorney Joseph Collins. Defense attorney Adam Crawshaw.
Case & court info from 3/14/23 thru 1/5/26 & Trial Days 1-2 (1/22-1/23/26) reference post #76 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...tanfield-50-gila-county-3-15-23.669961/page-4
1/26/26 Monday, Trial Day 3: No info available. Trial continues on Tuesday, 1/27/26.

 

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Not coming up with any recent articles - all are from 2023... and of course the court site has not been updated since the last time I posted it.

Wednesday, January 28th:
*Trial continues (Day 5) (@ 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
Jury selection was completed on 1/21/26.
Trial began on 1/22/26. [9 days for trial]
Judge Bryan B. Chambers presiding. Chief Deputy County attorney Joseph Collins. Defense attorney Adam Crawshaw.
Case & court info from 3/14/23 thru 1/5/26 & Trial Days 1-3 (1/22-1/26/26) reference post #77 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...tanfield-50-gila-county-3-15-23.669961/page-4
1/27/26 Tuesday, Trial Day 4: No info available. Trial continues on Wednesday, 1/28/26.