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Arizona woman Lauren Heike found dead on Phoenix hiking trail; person of interest spotted running
NY Post ^ | May 4, 2023 2:40pm | Ronny Reyes

Posted on 05/04/2023 1:45:29 PM PDT by conservative98

A Phoenix woman was found dead along a hiking trail — and police believe foul play may have been involved and have released a video of a person of interest spotted running near the scene.

Lauren Heike, 29, was found on Saturday at around 10:30 a.m. along the trail on 6500 East Libby Street near her home, nearly 24 hours after she went out, police said.

Phoenix officers originally received a call about an injured person spotted on the trail, but it was confirmed to be Heike’s body, which appeared to have suffered “trauma.”

Phoenix Homicide Lt. James Hester told reporters Wednesday that Heike was likely attacked from behind due to her injuries, and that her body was found in an area that was not easily visible from the hiking trail.

Hester believes that the alleged murder was so terrible, that the killer would have likely stuck out to anyone who came across them on the hiking trail, with police releasing a video of a person spotted near the area where Heike was found.

(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...


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KEYWORDS: arizona; biden; blm; crime; crt; hiking; laurenheike; marxism; murder; obama; obamasson; obidensamerica; phoenix; running; walking; whitewomen; women
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To: SaveFerris

A MAGA Republican led by Donald Trump?


21 posted on 05/04/2023 2:08:31 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: Jonty30

You will not be able to find a DOJ, or court established definition of Person of Interest. It’s nothing more than a politically correct term for suspect.


22 posted on 05/04/2023 2:09:19 PM PDT by DesertRhino (Dogs are called man's best friend. Moslems hate dogs. Add it up..)
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To: conservative98

Could be the same guys who attacked Jussie Smollett.

In all seriousness, these gals just can’t be out there on these trails alone. It’s just not safe in those remote areas.

Tragic. 😞😦🙁


23 posted on 05/04/2023 2:12:06 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

GOOD


24 posted on 05/04/2023 2:12:36 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: DesertRhino

Statistically, most persons of interests are likely suspects, that is true. However, as the law uses the term, it just means somebody who may have information leading to the arrest of the suspects, even if that information ends up implicating the person of interest themselves.

But it is not a legal term, that is also true.

“Person of interest” is a term used by law enforcement in the United States, Canada, and other countries when identifying someone possibly involved in a criminal investigation who has not been arrested or formally accused of a crime.[1] It has no legal meaning, but refers to someone in whom the police are “interested”, either because the person is cooperating with the investigation, may have information that would assist the investigation, or possesses certain characteristics that merit further attention.[2]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Person_of_interest


25 posted on 05/04/2023 2:14:23 PM PDT by Jonty30 (Black widow spiders aren't the only species that eats their mate after finishing with them. )
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To: DesertRhino
"it was a term invented for Richard Jewell..."

And here I thought it was invented for this guy:


26 posted on 05/04/2023 2:16:47 PM PDT by Boogieman
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To: conservative98

For all freepers and their loved ones.

No one should go out alone on any trails, or alone or unarmed at night.

We no no longer live in FAIRYLAND. We live in a rapidly devolving third world country. It may look like Mayberry, but it ain’t. Even at its most isolated. Millions of invaders have come in and many more are coming if the leftist extremist pouers have their way.

I live it what was one of the lease crime ridden areas of the country. Rapidly this expensive and beautiful area is being taken over by crime and the local leftists are busy dishing out food packages and clothing and furniture to these “newcomers.”

Protect yourself and your family. Never travel alone and never stop.

And for God’s sake do not let your young vunerable women and men run or hike alone.


27 posted on 05/04/2023 2:19:46 PM PDT by Chickensoup (Genocide is here. Leftist extremists are spearhheading the Genocide against conservatives. )
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To: Jonty30

Certainly does.


28 posted on 05/04/2023 2:21:41 PM PDT by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: Jonty30

“Call the police if you see someone acting nervous,” doesn’t seem like the best guidance.


29 posted on 05/04/2023 2:23:16 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Trees are the most civil society.)
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To: conservative98

Not in any way a bad neighborhood or area. Goes to show that predators can lurk anywhere.


30 posted on 05/04/2023 2:27:09 PM PDT by Mr. Jeeves ([CTRL]-[GALT]-[DELETE])
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To: conservative98
The police have released a new picture of the "person of interest" from cameras near the trail. Do not approach he could be dangerous.


31 posted on 05/04/2023 2:29:47 PM PDT by Perseverando (Antifa, BLM, LGBTQs, RINOs, Islamonazis, Marxists, Commucrats: It's a Godlessness disorder!)
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To: DesertRhino
Legally, there is not one speck of difference between Person of Interest and suspect.

Potential witnesses can also be "persons of interest".

32 posted on 05/04/2023 2:31:43 PM PDT by PapaBear3625 (We live in a time where intelligent people are being silenced so stupid people won’t be offended)
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To: conservative98

Warning signs & @PhoenixPolice Mobile Command unit posted near 64th street off Mayo Boulevard.

The trail behind this neighborhood is where 29-year-old Lauren Heike was found dead Saturday morning.

We will hear from Heike’s family & an update from police at 1:30pm. | @abc15 pic.twitter.com/AMVoxnEDkA— Christine Stanwood (@stanwoodreports) May 3, 2023


33 posted on 05/04/2023 2:31:56 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: DesertRhino
The term is suspect, not Person of Interest. Person of interest has zero legal meaning... Legally, there is not one speck of difference between Person of Interest and suspect.

A Person of Interest may be someone who knows who did it but didn't do it themselves.

34 posted on 05/04/2023 2:32:22 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: Mr. Jeeves

There are no more GOOD Neighborhoods.

THere is no more policing

People from bad neigborhoods can and are driving everywhere.

People have legs and can walk or bike.


35 posted on 05/04/2023 2:32:25 PM PDT by Chickensoup (Genocide is here. Leftist extremists are spearhheading the Genocide against conservatives. )
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To: conservative98

UPDATE: @SilentwitnessAZ now saying this person is a suspect in Heike’s death.

He’s described as thin build with dark complexion, wearing a dark backpack, gray/light shirt, dark pants and shoes. | @abc15 https://t.co/ahzjxMvsye pic.twitter.com/xYBNdMTAvR— Christine Stanwood (@stanwoodreports) May 3, 2023


36 posted on 05/04/2023 2:33:06 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: conservative98

'She was my little girl'

Parents of 29-year-old Lauren Heike are pleading for someone to come forward about their daughters murder.@PhoenixPolice say Heike was brutally and viciously attacked from behind after she went for a hike Friday.

No suspect has been arrested. | @abc15 pic.twitter.com/BTbyvepoiJ— Christine Stanwood (@stanwoodreports) May 4, 2023


37 posted on 05/04/2023 2:34:04 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: conservative98

Our full report (Lauren Heike's parents plead for information on daughter's murder): https://t.co/mWD40NzkqO | @abc15— Christine Stanwood (@stanwoodreports) May 4, 2023


38 posted on 05/04/2023 2:35:09 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: conservative98

Who wants to bet me his name is not Daniel, Benjamin, or John?


39 posted on 05/04/2023 2:38:31 PM PDT by Jan_Sobieski (Sanctification)
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To: FlingWingFlyer

Packing like your sister does, and some situational awareness is what it takes for a young woman out by her self.


40 posted on 05/04/2023 2:45:24 PM PDT by DesertRhino (Dogs are called man's best friend. Moslems hate dogs. Add it up..)
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