Questions remain over Turquoise Alert; arrest made in West Valley murder | Nightly Roundup
PHOENIX - Questions linger following the first activation of the Turquoise Alert in Arizona; man arrested over alleged role in social media pranks; and more - here's a look at some of your top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Thursday, July 24, 2025.
1. Questions remain over Turquoise Alert
What we know:
Arizona's first activation of the recently-created Turquoise Alert happened on the night of July 24, and while DPS officials say the system "worked exactly as intended."
The other side:
DPS officials, however, addressed the difference between the Turquoise Alert and other alerts during a news conference on July 24.
2. Arrest made in Grant Siefert case
Suspect arrested in connection to dead man found in a pond
An arrest has been made in the murder of 30-year-old Grant Siefert, who was found dead in a Glendale retention pond after going missing in November of last year. FOX 10's Brian Webb has this story.
What we know:
Police have made an arrest in connection with the murder of a 30-year-old man late last year.
The backstory:
Grant Siefert went missing in November 2024, and his body was later discovered near 57th Avenue and Peoria.
3. Sentencing nears for 'Doomsday Mom'
Lori Vallow Daybell to be sentenced on July 25
The "Doomsday Mom" saga in Arizona concludes July 25 as Lori Vallow Daybell is set to be sentenced in two separate trials in the Valley.
What we know:
Lori Daybell, the woman who is also known as ‘Doomsday Mom,’ is set to be sentenced Friday for her role in two criminal cases in Arizona.
What's next:
In April and June 2025, Daybell was found guilty in both Arizona trials, where she represented herself.
4. Do you know him?
What we know:
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is asking for help, as authorities try to identify a man who died following a pool incident in the West Valley.
What they're saying:
The unidentified man is described by officials as a Hispanic who is believed to be between the ages of 15 and 18, 5' 6" tall, and weighing 184lbs.
5. Influencer arrested over pranks
What we know:
Tempe Police say they have arrested a 21-year-old (pictured above) for his alleged role in a number of pranks that impacted certain businesses in the East Valley.
What they're saying:
"Between the months of March and July, businesses began reporting instances of a group of men coming into their stores dressed as employees," Tempe Police wrote.
Investigators say the alleged acts were recorded and posted on the social media pages of a person named "Heston James," and that the videos garnered millions of views.
