Police search for 'charismatic' suspect in targeted Scottsdale killing
'Charismatic' Scottsdale murder suspect sought by police
Police are searching for a man described as "manipulative and charismatic" who is wanted in connection with an apparent targeted killing in Scottsdale on Sept. 1.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Police are searching for a man described as "manipulative and charismatic" who is wanted in connection with an apparent targeted killing in Scottsdale on Sept. 1.
Timeline:
Investigators first became aware of what happened when they responded to the victim's home near 68th Street and McDowell Road around 1:30 p.m. for a welfare check.
Scottsdale PD said the victim, 67-year-old Frank Quaranta, didn't show up to work, which was a cause for concern.
"Responding officers were unable to contact the victim any other way and forced entry inside the residence to check on Quaranta. Tragically, Quaranta was found deceased inside. Detectives and crime scene specialists spent the next several hours processing the home for evidence," the police department said in a Sept. 4 news release.
Suspect Identified:
Police say Matthew Dieringer, 35, is suspected of killing Quaranta. They say he has a history of homelessness and has been "described as manipulative and charismatic, often befriending others to assist him with a place to stay."
Dieringer has not been arrested and police need help figuring out where he is.
"If Dieringer is seen, use caution and do not approach; call 911 immediately," investigators say.
Police say Dieringer has blonde hair, blue eyes and is 6 feet, 3 inches tall.
Matthew Dieringer
Map of the area where the incident took place
What we know:
Police did not say what kind of injuries Quaranta had when officers found him.
What you can do:
Aside from calling 911 if you see Dieringer, you can contact Scottsdale Police at 480-312-TIPS, or Silent Witness at 480-948-6377.
If you call Silent Witness, you may be eligible for a $1,000 award if there is an arrest or indictment in the case.