Arizona Attorney General seeking information on cold case death
Public's help sought in AZ woman's death
The Arizona Attorney General's Office is seeking information in the case of an Arizona woman whose body was found in the Pinal County desert decades ago.
PHOENIX - Officials with the Arizona Attorney General's Office say they are asking for the public's help, as they continue to investigate the death of a southern Arizona woman.
The backstory:
In a statement released on Sept. 17, the victim was identified as Zuraida "Bee Bee" Lewis.
"On Friday, January 28, 2005, at approximately 6:45 a.m., Zuraida reportedly left her Oro Valley residence to report to work at the Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Hotel and Resort. She never arrived for her shift," read a portion of the statement. "Coworkers later noticed her vehicle in the hotel parking lot, though not in her usual space, prompting concern for her whereabouts."
Dig deeper:
Per the statement, the body of a woman in a state of undress was found by hunters in a desert area near Willow Springs Road and Highway 77 in Pinal County on Jan. 29.
"The body was later identified as Zuraida Lewis," officials wrote.
Zuraida Lewis (Courtesy: Arizona Attorney General's Office)
What they're saying:
Officials with the Attorney General's Office say they are helping Pinal County authorities in the investigation.
"Even though over 21 years have passed since Ms. Lewis' death, my office and local law enforcement have not given up on finding answers. Any detail, no matter how small, may help lead to a resolution in this case," AG Kris Mayes wrote in the statement.
What you can do:
Anyone with information should contact the Cold Case Unit with the AG's Office. People can also leave an anonymous tip with Silent Witness online, or call them at 480-WITNESS.
The Source: Information for this article was gathered from a statement released by the Arizona Attorney General's Office on September 17, 2026.