GUILTY AZ - Luis Rios, 35, Adrienne Heredia, 29, & 4 kids murdered, La Mesa, 24 June 2005

[Nocgirl]

I did some googling. It appears there is a suspect that was named in Dec 2007 but so far nobody has been charged. A man by the name of Preston Strong is suspected of killing a Yuma DR. There are similarities between the 2 crimes. Strong has been in jail for theft charges. He appeared to be a well known con man. He also new Luis Rios, the boyfriend of the mother and children who were all killed.

http://media.yumasun.com/multimedia/YPDRelease_PrestonStrong.pdf

 

[bessie]

This isn't new, but it's still active on the LE website.

City of Yuma
La Mesa Murder Investigation

We are asking for help in developing more information on the following items:

• Any information on a white van in the area of the murders, 2037 E. La Mesa, on the day of the murders, June 24th, 2005, in the afternoon or evening hours.
• Any information in reference to a Suburban or utility truck in the area of the murders on the day of the murders.
• The male caller who called in on 78-CRIME on June 25th, 2005, at 8:00 p.m. in reference to a white van, to include a license plate and the names of several subjects possibly involved, we would like to talk to you.
• The caller who called in on 78-CRIME advising of Luis Rios being involved in any type of argument at RC Liquor prior to the murders, we would like to talk to you.
• Anyone who has any information on Luis Rios having been involved in any argument prior to the murders.
• Anyone who had contact with Luis Rios, Adrienne Heredia, Enrique Crawford, Andreas Crawford, Inez Newman or Danny Heredia on the day of the murders June 24th, 2005.
• Anyone who saw or knew the whereabouts of the Blue Durango that was stolen from the residence and later located in the area of 6th Avenue and 21st Street.
• Anyone who has information on why anyone close to this investigation is refusing to cooperate with us.
• Anyone with information on the subjects seen on surveillance video from RC Liquor on the afternoon of the murders that was released earlier to the media.

We encourage anyone to call 928-343-4704 and talk directly to the detectives assigned to this case. Please leave a message if no one is available to answer your call.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has offered a $25,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of those responsible for these murders. There is also a $10,000 reward through 78-CRIME.

 

[OkieGranny]

http://www.yumasun.com/news/man-arrested-in-connection-to-la-mesa-street-murders/article_8943155a-fcc3-11e3-aef8-0017a43b2370.html

A man convicted of killing a local doctor has been arrested in connection with the “La Mesa Murders,” in which six people – including four children – were slain at a Yuma home on June 24, 2005.

Preston Alton Strong was arrested Wednesday and is expected to be charged with six counts of first-degree murder. Police have not publicly commented on a possible motive...

Police also believed there was a second suspect involved in the incident based on witness accounts of a Hispanic man seen walking into the house immediately after the shooting. Strong is African-American. A second suspect has never been publicly identified, and police made no further comment about the matter on Wednesday.

 

[0101ABA]

Arizona man convicted of killing best friend, woman, 4 kids

An Arizona prisoner was convicted Tuesday of the gruesome killings of his best friend, the man's girlfriend and her four young children 12 years ago in what prosecutors called a crime motivated by money.

A jury found Preston Strong, 50, guilty of six counts of first-degree murder following a monthslong trial. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty, and the jury will begin considering Strong's eligibility Friday.

 

[0101ABA]

Jury finds aggravating factors in 2005 Yuma murder case

A jury on Friday found aggravating factors in the case of an Arizona prisoner convicted of killing six people in Yuma in 2005 that could make him eligible for the death penalty.

Yuma County Superior Court officials say jurors considered six aggravating circumstances — one for each of the two adult victims and the four slain children.

 

[byo]

Jury finds Preston Strong eligible for death penalty
By:Eduardo Santiago | Posted: Apr 28, 2017 03:43 PM MST | Updated: Apr 28, 2017 10:52 PM MST

On Monday, May 1st, 2017 at 9:00 AM the case enters the final stage of the proceedings beginning with the defense's presentation of mitigation, followed by the State's presentation in aggravation, and jury deliberations on the ultimate question of whether the defendant should be sentenced to life or death.

 

[0101ABA]

Jury: Man convicted of 6 killings should get death penalty

A jury decided Friday that an Arizona prisoner convicted of killing six people in Yuma in 2005 should be sentenced to death.

Jurors reached their decision after several hours of deliberations in the case of Preston Strong, who was convicted last month of the gruesome killings of his best friend, the man's girlfriend and her four young children in what prosecutors called a crime motivated by money.