Nightly Roundup: A short-term rental nightmare; home invasion incident ends with death

From a nightmare that's facing a short-term rental owner to a deadly end to a home invasion incident, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Friday, October 6, 2023.

1. Nightmare persists for short-term rental owner

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Airbnb guest stays at rental for 500+ days without paying, refuses to leave

Airbnb guest Elizabeth Hirschhorn rented a guesthouse for a long-term stay in 2021 but has since remained in the unit for over 540 days — without paying rent.

2. Mother of Chandler animal & adult abuse suspect talks about ‘House of Horrors’

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Chandler animal abuse investigation: Mother of suspect speaks out

It's been weeks since an animal and adult abuse investigation rocked an Arizona city. Now, for the first time, the mother of a woman authorities alleged was abusing dozens of dogs and her mother is talking about what happened.

3. Home invasion incident turns deadly

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Phoenix homeowner shoots, kills alleged intruder, police say

Officials say a man forced his way inside a home near 17th Avenue and Coolidge just before 11 p.m. on Oct. 5.

4. Witness in Ex-AZ lawmaker's molestation case taken into custody

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Witness in ex-Arizona state lawmaker Tony Navarrete's child molestation case taken into custody

A witness in the child molestation case against an ex-Arizona politician has been taken into custody, according to reports, for allegedly failing to comply with a court order.

5. Some Arizonans worried about restart of border wall construction

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Amid restart of border wall construction in Texas, some Arizonans express their worries

Some in Arizona are expressing their concerns, following a decision by the Biden Administration to resume construction of a section of the border wall in Texas.

A look at what's happening this weekend

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Things to do in Phoenix this weekend: Greek Festival, Taste of Japan, Pumpkin & Chili Party and more

Check out the Arizona Craft Cocktail and Spirits Festival, Taste of Japan, Guelaguetza and more happening in the Valley this weekend.

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Phoenix-area freeway closures, restrictions this weekend: Oct. 6-9

Heads up, drivers! There's only a few freeway closures and restrictions in the Phoenix metro area this weekend.

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