26 December 2023

Widower of ex-Maricopa County attorney killed 2, then shot himself

Three dead in murder-suicide in Phoenix on Christmas Eve
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We've learned the widower of the late Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel shot and killed his girlfriend and her mother before killing himself.
Police: Widower of former Maricopa County attorney fatally shot 2 at party, then  himself | Fronteras

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Posted on: December 25, 2023

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Statement from Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell

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“It is impossible to comprehend a tragedy such as this. Words cannot adequately express the flood of sorrow. I ask the community to join me in praying for the families affected and, most especially, Allister’s children. I also ask that the community surround the families with love, kindness, and a respect for the need for privacy.”

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Husband of former Maricopa County Attorney kills 2 women, then self |  Phoenix New Times
Property records show DeNitto and former Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel, who died in April 2022, owned a home in that block. DeNitto and Adel were married for nearly 20 years and had two sons.
“My family and I are utterly heartbroken by this unimaginable loss. We are so very proud to call Allister wife and mom," the late DeNitto said in a statement after his wife's death.
DeNitto worked as a financial adviser for Wells Fargo, according to his company webpage, and had posted photos with his two sons on his Facebook as recently as September.
Widower of former Maricopa County Attorney accused of shooting 2 |  12news.com
Phoenix police said that David DeNitto, 47, shot and killed two people before turning the gun on himself late Sunday night.
Phoenix police said three people were dead after the widower of former Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel killed a mother and daughter before turning the gun on himself on Christmas Eve, Sunday evening.
At about 11:30 p.m., officers were called to a shooting at a house near Palo Verde Drive and Second Avenue where they found two injured women and the suspect.
The two victims were identified as Cynthia Domini, 83, and her daughter Maryalice Cash, 47, who both were taken to a hospital where they were pronounced dead.
Police said David DeNitto, 47, shot the two women before shooting himself.
Here's everything we know about the deadly incident and how it connects with Allister Adel.

How did the shooting happen?

Phoenix police said an altercation broke out at a holiday gathering late Sunday night before the shooting occurred sometime before midnight.
Police did not immediately say who else was in the house during the time of the shooting.
Police said they found DeNitto dead inside the house by the time they arrived.
"Details about what led up to the incident remain part of the ongoing investigation," Phoenix police Sgt. Melissa Soliz said. . .
County Board to look at options on dealing with Allister Adel | 12news.com
Embattled Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel will be the subject of a closed session.
Allister Adel, former Maricopa County attorney, dies at 45



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