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Police release photos of victim, hooded suspect in Mesa murder

By
FOX 10 Phoenix
Crime and Public Safety
Published July 16, 2026 11:33 AM MST
Published July 16, 2026 11:33 AM MST
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Jerry Dietch (left) and unknown suspect. (Mesa PD)

The Brief

    • Jerry Dietch, 47, was found dead in an alley near Broadway Road and Mesa Drive on May 12, 2025.
    • Investigators have released a photo of a hooded suspect seen leaving the crime scene.
    • Anyone with information is asked to call police at 480-644-2211.

MESA, Ariz. - More than a year after a man was found dead in a Mesa alleyway, police have released video showing an unknown hooded suspect.

The backstory:

On May 12, 2025, Jerry Dietch, 47, was found dead in an alley near Broadway Road and Mesa Drive.

According to Mesa police, Dietch's body showed "obvious signs of trauma" and it appeared that he was stabbed.

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Murder investigation underway in Mesa after man was found dead in alley

Police say the body of a man was found in an alley on May 12 near Broadway Road and Mesa Drive. The victim has not been identified.

Dig deeper:

Security video captured an unknown person leaving the area. The man was wearing a light-colored hoodie, and dark-colored pants and shoes.

What you can do:

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police at 480-644-2211. You can remain anonymous by calling Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS, or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish.

Map of area where Dietch was found dead:

The Source: The Mesa Police Department and a FOX 10 report on May 12, 2025.

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