AZ - Retta Atkins, 73, and Darren Vanhouten, 50, Double Homicide, Kingman, 28 June 2022 *arrest*

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Suspect pleads guilty to 2022 ‘Gold Lady’ double murder east of Kingman

An El Mirage man faces the possibility of multiple decades behind bars after pleading guilty in the shooting deaths of a couple at their home on the backside of the

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Two first degree murder charges become second degree murder convictions through a plea agreement entered Monday for Daniel Avila, 27.

Ultimately, Avila faces a 10-50 year prison term during an hour-long sentencing hearing scheduled January 22.

 

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Avila sentenced to 50 years for 2022 ‘Gold Lady’ double murder

A local judge imposed the maximum punishment Wednesday after hearing about a young convict’s life challenges as well as the pain and suffering he caused the family and friends of

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