From the latest on a man accused of sexually assaulting dead bodies at the morgue, to a NASCAR legend dying at the age of 41, here are your top stories for Thursday, May 21, 2026, on fox10phoenix.com.
1. Mental illness, control issues? Expert weighs in
'Very, very unnatural': Expert reacts to Phoenix morgue break-in
Forensic pathologist Dr. Rebecca Hsu points to potential mental illness and control issues after Fenris Lu allegedly sexually assaulted multiple bodies inside a Maricopa County facility.
2. Rest in peace to a NASCAR legend
Kyle Busch dies: 2-time NASCAR champ was 41
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch has died on Thursday. During his stellar career, Busch won 234 races across the sport's three national series.
3. Man accused of sexual exploitation of a teen
Arizona man arrested for sexual exploitation of Indiana teen: MCSO
Stefon Santos, a registered sex offender, was taken into custody after the sheriff's office says it received a tip that he was in contact with a teenager in Indiana, and that he had traveled to the state at least twice to have sex with the victim.
4. Several employees on leave during funeral fund probe
San Carlos Apache funeral fund probe: 4 employees on leave amid investigation, sources say
The San Carlos Apache Tribe is investigating $470,000 missing from its funeral fund. Four staff members are suspended as investigators track the missing funds.
5. Tragic shooting in eastern Arizona
Father, son dead in apparent eastern Arizona murder-suicide
An apparent murder-suicide in eastern Arizona left a father and his adult son dead.
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