Glendale police have confirmed that the body discovered last week in Glendale, AZ, has been identified as a missing Phoenix man. Authorities are treating his death as a homicide.
According to Glendale authorities, the body has been identified as Grant Siefert, a 30-year-old man who was reported missing on November 10th. His body was discovered the following day.
Two witnesses made a 911 call on Nov. 11, just before 8 a.m. They found Siefert lying face down in a water retention area near 55th and Peoria avenues. The callers were unsure if Siefert was conscious or breathing.
The paramedics arrived and pronounced him deceased at the scene. According to authorities, Siefert is believed to have arrived in the area either late on November 10 or around 1 a.m. on November 11.
Siefert’s family reported that they had not heard from him for more than 24 hours, according to a missing person flyer. They suspected that he was last seen in the vicinity of 19th Avenue and Bethany Home Road, and someone else had possession of his cell phone.
During a phone interview with Arizona’s family, Siefert’s aunt shared her thoughts.
Grant brought immense joy to our family through his infectious laughter and radiant smile. He had a unique talent for making everyone laugh with his playful jokes, and he never failed to reach out to his family members two to three times a week. Every phone conversation with Grant concluded with his signature phrase, “Call me, text me, love you, bye!” His family’s unwavering support will be present at every court hearing. The person responsible for Grant’s untimely death has not only robbed us of his presence but has also inflicted a profound loss upon our entire family.”
According to Lance Leising, a retired FBI agent, there is still a lot that can be deduced from an investigative standpoint, despite the limited details in this homicide case.
Leising characterized the incident as a spontaneous act, suggesting that it was either a crime of passion or a failed robbery. He emphasized that it was not a carefully planned event.
According to Leising, the location where the body was found is a significant clue that can provide insights into the suspects. He believes that the fact that the body was not hidden but rather dumped quickly indicates a certain level of urgency or lack of concern on the part of the perpetrators.
According to Leising, it is believed that this crime was not meticulously planned and was likely carried out hastily, to get rid of evidence without much consideration or preparation.
According to Leising, it is crucial to examine both locations involved to gather clues about the car.
Joshua Siefert was last spotted in the vicinity of 19th Avenue and Bethany Home, and authorities discovered his remains close to 55th and Peoria Avenues.
According to Leising, the car is most likely within a few miles of either of those two locations. He suggests that the car might be parked in a large parking lot or parking garage where it wouldn’t attract suspicion.
Siefert’s family is currently mourning the unimaginable loss they have suffered. However, according to Leising, there is hope for them to find closure soon through arrests and obtaining answers.
According to the expert, it is highly likely that new information will emerge soon regarding the ongoing situation. He believes that since most of the events unfolded in public, there is a good chance that someone witnessed something and there is evidence that will surface eventually.
The authorities suspect that the individual or individuals might have possession of Siefert’s vehicle. The vehicle in question is a 2011 black Ford Escape, which is a four-door model. It has a temporary Arizona license plate with the number “392635U.”
According to Glendale Officer Moroni Mendez, the suspect or suspects’ relationship with Grant is still unknown. However, what is known is that Grant was indeed a victim of murder.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the vehicle or the circumstances surrounding Siefert’s death, please contact the Glendale Police at 623-930-3000.
Mendez stressed the importance of sharing any information, regardless of its size or significance. He urged the public to come forward with any details that could potentially aid the investigation. Mendez emphasized that even the smallest piece of information could be the key to moving the case forward and ultimately solving it.