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Phoenix Police Identify 24-Year-Old Found Wrapped on West Phoenix Roadside as Homicide Victim

Detectives request Silent Witness tips to help advance the investigation.

Overview

  • Officers were called just before 11 p.m. on Feb. 6 to Broadway Road near 55th–59th avenues after reports of an object on the roadside.
  • The object was wrapped in a large amount of material, and police initially could not determine what it was.
  • After several hours of scene processing, the medical examiner took custody and later identified the remains as 24-year-old Jioenise Summerfield.
  • Phoenix police say they are investigating Summerfield’s death as a homicide, with no additional details on cause or suspects released.
  • Anyone with information is urged to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO, with anonymous tips accepted and possible rewards available.