Man Arrested in Connection with 2013 Killing of Unarmed Security Guard
Joe Gerardo, 43, has been arrested in Globe in connection with the 2013 killing of unarmed security guard Jeffrey Bellemare, 59, at the Graybriar apartment complex in Maryvale, Phoenix. A witness who came forward in early 2023 helped investigators identify…
Phoenix, AZ, November 10, 2026 — A man has been arrested in connection with a killing that occurred nearly a decade ago. Joe Gerardo, 43, was taken into custody in Globe on November 3rd.
Gerardo is linked to the 2013 death of Jeffrey Bellemare, 59, who was an unarmed security guard. The incident took place at the Graybriar apartment complex, located in the Maryvale area of Phoenix.
Investigators were able to identify Gerardo as a suspect following a development in early 2023. A witness came forward during that time, providing information that assisted investigators in identifying Gerardo. This witness testimony was a key factor leading to Gerardo’s subsequent arrest.
The specific circumstances surrounding Bellemare’s killing in 2013 have not been detailed in the available information. The name of the security guard’s employer was not provided. Further details regarding the investigation, including the exact date the witness came forward or any charges filed against Gerardo, were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Courtney Johns on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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