Preston Lord case sentencing; body found in Valley landfill identified l Morning News Brief
The Morning News Brief on Friday, May 2, 2025.
The first of seven suspects in the Preston Lord case will be sentenced; human remains found in a landfill have been identified as a west Valley woman; and more. Here's a look at some of your top headlines for the morning of May 2.
1. First suspect faces sentencing in Lord's killing
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Preston Lord case: William Hines to be sentenced for manslaughter
The state is recommending a max sentence of 21 years for William Hines, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of East Valley teen Preston Lord.
2. Body found in landfill identified
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Young woman's remains identified after being found in Surprise landfill
The remains of a young woman have been identified after she was found in a Surprise landfill on April 17.
3. Woman allegedly killed her father
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Father killed in west Phoenix shooting, daughter arrested
Police say 61-year-old Reginald Anderson was shot and killed near 101st and Oregon Avenues. Anderson's daughter, 33-year-old Reilan Anderson, was arrested in Maricopa.
4. What's life like for ‘Doomsday Mom’ in jail?
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What are conditions like for 'Doomsday Mom' Lori Vallow Daybell? Inside look at Estrella Jail
We're getting a look at the housing conditions of convicted killer Lori Vallow Daybell while she spends her days in Maricopa County's Estrella Jail. She's in her cell alone for 23 hours a day.
5. Fire breaks out at Phoenix home
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Person jumped from second-story window to escape Phoenix house fire: firefighters
Firefighters say a person jumped from a second-story window to escape a house fire on May 2 near 28th Street and Southern Avenue.
Today's weather
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Arizona weather forecast: Warm Friday in the Valley, but big changes are coming this weekend
Warm temps are expected on Friday in Phoenix with a high near 93 degrees.