Man Found Guilty in Killing of Tucson Politician John McLean
A verdict has been reached in Tucson, Arizona, where Michael Martin Creel was found guilty of second-degree murder, aggravated DUI with a suspended license, and criminal damage in the killing of Tucson politician John McLean.
Phoenix, AZ, October 30, 2026 —
In Tucson, Arizona, a verdict has been delivered in the case involving the death of Tucson politician John McLean.
Michael Martin Creel has been found guilty on multiple charges related to the killing. The jury returned a guilty verdict for second-degree murder, aggravated DUI with a suspended license, and criminal damage.
Details regarding the specific timeline of events leading to the charges or the exact date of the verdict were not provided in the summary. The full extent of the criminal damage charge and its relation to the victim’s death also requires further clarification.
The victim, John McLean, was identified as a politician from Tucson. The conviction of Michael Martin Creel concludes this phase of the legal proceedings. Further information on sentencing or other court proceedings is pending.
Story summarized from the original created by 13 News Staff, Sean Mahoney on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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