Teenager in Custody After Mother Found Deceased in Parker Strip
A 16-year-old boy is in custody following the discovery of his deceased mother in Parker Strip, La Paz County, Arizona, after deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on Saturday night.
Phoenix, AZ, November 8, 2026 — Deputies in La Paz County, Arizona, responded to a domestic disturbance call on Saturday night, leading to the discovery of a deceased woman in Parker Strip. Authorities have stated that a 16-year-old male is currently in custody in connection with the incident.
The La Paz County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a domestic disturbance at a location in Parker Strip on Saturday evening. Upon arrival, deputies discovered the body of a deceased female. The specific circumstances surrounding the discovery and the cause of death have not been immediately released.
The 16-year-old boy was taken into custody at the scene. Information regarding his identity and any potential charges he may face has not yet been disclosed by law enforcement officials. The Sheriff’s Office has indicated that the investigation is ongoing.
Further details regarding the events that transpired on Saturday night, including the exact nature of the domestic disturbance and the relationship between the deceased female and the minor, were not provided in the initial reports. The Sheriff’s Office has not commented on whether any weapons were involved or if any other individuals were present at the time of the incident. The location where the discovery was made has not been specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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