Ian Mitcham murder trial resumes after holiday break

The trial of a man accused of killing a Scottsdale woman over a decade ago resumed on Monday.

After more than a two-week break, Ian Mitcham returned to court on Jan. 5.

The backstory:

Mitcham is charged with the 2015 killing of Feldman, who was found dead inside her home.

The case is the first time familial DNA has been used to connect a suspect to a murder in Arizona.

Despite what prosecutors say is a mountain of forensic evidence linking Mitcham to the crime, the motive for the killing is unknown. The defense claims Mitcham didn't know Feldman and that a local pharmacist is responsible for her death.

Read More: Allison Feldman murder: Here's what to know about the case

What's next:

The trial is expected to last for several months.

Ian Mitcham and Allison Feldman

The Source: Information for this story was gathered from a FOX 10 report on Dec. 8, 2025.

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