Thomas Ogden: Body of 62-year-old man with ‘signs of trauma’ found in north Phoenix home
PHOENIX, ARIZONA: In a chilling discovery, a 62-year-old man, identified as Thomas Ogden, was found dead by a family member on Friday afternoon, February 2, in his residence at the Garden Club Condominiums near 32nd Street and Greenway Road in north Phoenix.
The family member, who went to check on Ogden, made a grim call to 911 just before 1:40 p.m. after finding him lifeless. Upon police arrival at the scene, he was discovered deceased with apparent "signs of trauma."
Mystery shrouds Thomas Ogden's death
The circumstances surrounding his death and the identity of the responsible party remain unknown. Detectives are actively investigating the case while awaiting the Maricopa County Medical Examiner's findings to determine the cause of death.
News outlet Arizona's Family spoke with individuals in the area, uncovering unsettling details. A contractor, working on a remodel job in the vicinity for the past ten days, mentioned a persistent unpleasant odor until the police cleared the scene.
Distressed community reels with the aftermath of the tragedy
Concerned neighbors, like Krystal Garcia, expressed shock at the news of an unsolved homicide in their community, emphasizing the impact on families in the neighborhood.
“It makes my stomach hurt. I have kids, two young daughters,” said Garcia. “There’s a lot of crime around here. I don’t expect someone to be murdered,” the outlet reported.
As the investigation continues, the community remains on edge, grappling with the mystery surrounding Ogden's death. Police are determined to unravel the circumstances, with the medical examiner's report expected to provide crucial answers.
The correction of the victim's age from 72 to 62 has been issued by Phoenix police, underscoring the importance of accurate reporting in this ongoing and distressing case.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the case to contact Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (480-837-8446) for Spanish speakers. Anonymous tips can also be submitted on the Silent Witness website at silentwitness.org, with the potential for a cash reward for information leading to the arrest and/or indictment of the suspect(s) involved in the crime.
