Arizona suspect accused of killing missing woman, 21, blamed phantom attackers during horror first date

A first date arranged through social media ended in a shallow desert grave, Arizona police say, and the man accused of killing 21-year-old Arianna Bailey Jones allegedly blamed two phantom attackers for her disappearance. Glendale police announced Monday they arrested 24-year-old Dominic Rodolico after investigators discovered what they believe are Jones’ remains in a shallow grave in a secluded desert area north of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
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A first date arranged through social media ended in a shallow desert grave, Arizona police say, and the man accused of killing 21-year-old Arianna Bailey Jones allegedly blamed two phantom attackers for her disappearance. Glendale police announced Monday they arrested 24-year-old Dominic Rodolico after investigators discovered what they believe are Jones’ remains in a shallow grave in a secluded desert area north of the Phoenix metropolitan area. Rodolico is facing a first-degree premeditated murder charge, according to Fox 10 Phoenix. In a Facebook post announcing the arrest, Glendale police offered condolences to Jones’ family, writing that officers “were hoping to bring a different type of closure” before announcing Rodolico’s arrest in Jones’ disappearance and murder.
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- A first date arranged through social media ended in a shallow desert grave, Arizona police say, and the man accused of killing 21-year-old Arianna Bailey Jones allegedly blamed two phantom attackers for her disappearance. Glendale police announced Monday they arrested 24-year-old Dominic Rodolico after investigators discovered what they believe are Jones’ remains in a shallow grave in a secluded desert area north of the Phoenix metropolitan area.
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