How a homeless encampment grew on private property with Arizonans living out of cars and RVs
FOX 10 discovered a growing homeless encampment on a privately owned lot in Phoenix, and we spoke to people who made it a community of sorts as they try to survive the streets. "I never thought my life would be like this."
FOX 10 discovered a growing homeless encampment on a privately owned lot in Phoenix, and we spoke to people who made it a community of sorts as they try to survive the streets. "I never thought my life would be like this."
How a private lot became a homeless camp
Phoenix area's homeless crisis is in full view at a large, vacant lot near 35th Avenue and Indian School Road, where a new homeless community popped up, in violation of the City Code. While we have since learned that people living in the area have left on their own accord, one question remains: How did it get to this point? FOX 10 Investigative Reporter Justin Lum has more.
Phoenix area's homeless crisis is in full view at a large, vacant lot near 35th Avenue and Indian School Road, where a new homeless community popped up, in violation of the City Code. While we have since learned that people living in the area have left on their own accord, one question remains: How did it get to this point? FOX 10 Investigative Reporter Justin Lum has more.
'Trapped': Inside the world of sex trafficking in Arizona as Super Bowl approaches
Law enforcement continues to raise awareness of the dangers of sex trafficking as Super Bowl LVII approaches, but is the premier sporting event a driver for trafficking, or is it a myth?
Law enforcement continues to raise awareness of the dangers of sex trafficking as Super Bowl LVII approaches, but is the premier sporting event a driver for trafficking, or is it a myth?
'Trapped': Inside the world of sex trafficking in Arizona
Law enforcement continues to raise awareness of the dangers of sex trafficking as Super Bowl LVII approaches, but is the premier sporting event a driver for trafficking, or is it a myth?
Law enforcement continues to raise awareness of the dangers of sex trafficking as Super Bowl LVII approaches, but is the premier sporting event a driver for trafficking, or is it a myth?
Arizona dentist's 'horrifying' abuse of daughter with special needs seen on video, yet not reported for weeks
A disturbing video obtained of Arizona dentist Jared Pope abusing his mentally incapacitated daughter is hard to watch. Why did it take so long to alert authorities?
A disturbing video obtained of Arizona dentist Jared Pope abusing his mentally incapacitated daughter is hard to watch. Why did it take so long to alert authorities?
Investigation: Dentist's 'horrifying' abuse of daughter with special needs
A disturbing video obtained of an east Valley dentist abusing his mentally incapacitated daughter is hard to watch. The victim is a young adult with a mind of a child and her father?s arrest didn?t happen until weeks later. Why did it take so long to alert authorities? It all started with a tip FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum received about a well-known dentist charged with abusing his own daughter who has special needs. We have the evidence from Gilbert Police, and we want to warn viewers, the video of this abuse is tough to watch.
A disturbing video obtained of an east Valley dentist abusing his mentally incapacitated daughter is hard to watch. The victim is a young adult with a mind of a child and her father?s arrest didn?t happen until weeks later. Why did it take so long to alert authorities? It all started with a tip FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum received about a well-known dentist charged with abusing his own daughter who has special needs. We have the evidence from Gilbert Police, and we want to warn viewers, the video of this abuse is tough to watch.
Murdered & Missing: Why haven’t police searched for Phoenix woman’s remains 3 years later?
In 2019, investigators discovered a bloody crime scene at Luzeia Mathis' Phoenix apartment, but her body has never been found. Three years later, we take a deeper look with a private investigator who says law enforcement hasn't done much digging in this case.
In 2019, investigators discovered a bloody crime scene at Luzeia Mathis' Phoenix apartment, but her body has never been found. Three years later, we take a deeper look with a private investigator who says law enforcement hasn't done much digging in this case.
Murdered & Missing: Where's the body of Luzeia Mathis?
In 2019, investigators discovered a bloody crime scene at Luzeia Mathis' Phoenix apartment, but her body has never been found. Three years later, we take a deeper look with a private investigator who says law enforcement hasn't done much digging in this case.
In 2019, investigators discovered a bloody crime scene at Luzeia Mathis' Phoenix apartment, but her body has never been found. Three years later, we take a deeper look with a private investigator who says law enforcement hasn't done much digging in this case.
Outreach Outnumbered: What advocates are up against helping booming unsheltered population in Arizona
Outreach teams in the Phoenix metro area looking to help the unsheltered are met with the challenge of teams being too small for the growing homeless crisis. We're taking a deeper look into what the teams are doing to build trust with this community and break down barriers for getting help.
Outreach teams in the Phoenix metro area looking to help the unsheltered are met with the challenge of teams being too small for the growing homeless crisis. We're taking a deeper look into what the teams are doing to build trust with this community and break down barriers for getting help.
Arizona romance scam victim shares her story
Romance scams are affecting more and more Americans, and FOX 10's Steve Nielsen spoke with one Arizonan who fell victim to such a scheme to defraud people of their money.
Romance scams are affecting more and more Americans, and FOX 10's Steve Nielsen spoke with one Arizonan who fell victim to such a scheme to defraud people of their money.
Postal worker caught on camera behaving badly
As the holiday season kicks off, it is known that mail carriers will be working around the clock, but a camera recently caught some behavior that no one wants to see. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
As the holiday season kicks off, it is known that mail carriers will be working around the clock, but a camera recently caught some behavior that no one wants to see. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Impact of the megadrought: Arizona cattle ranchers slashing herds to cut costs
The reality of the water crisis is stark and the effects of the southwestern region’s mega-drought continue to trickle down on cattle ranchers in Arizona. This is a look at how current drought conditions and regulations by the feds lead ranchers to sell off much of their herds.
The reality of the water crisis is stark and the effects of the southwestern region’s mega-drought continue to trickle down on cattle ranchers in Arizona. This is a look at how current drought conditions and regulations by the feds lead ranchers to sell off much of their herds.
Mohave County will address major concerns raised by funeral homes regarding medical examiner’s office
Issues are brought to light, again, less than three months after FOX 10's "Dealing with the Dead" investigation into the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Issues are brought to light, again, less than three months after FOX 10's "Dealing with the Dead" investigation into the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Another Arizona county funeral home sounds off on medical examiner
Issues are brought to light, again, less than three months after FOX 10's "Dealing with the Dead" investigation into the Mohave County Medical Examiner?s Office.
Issues are brought to light, again, less than three months after FOX 10's "Dealing with the Dead" investigation into the Mohave County Medical Examiner?s Office.
Canyon State Academy addresses concerns after recent teen death, hundreds of calls for service
Canyon State Academy is a private residential school in Queen Creek – it’s also where a 16-year-old boy reportedly suffered a drug overdose and died in October of this year. FOX 10's Justin Lum is taking a deeper look into how the town's police department is impacted in its first year, revealing other possible issues at the academy.
Canyon State Academy is a private residential school in Queen Creek – it’s also where a 16-year-old boy reportedly suffered a drug overdose and died in October of this year. FOX 10's Justin Lum is taking a deeper look into how the town's police department is impacted in its first year, revealing other possible issues at the academy.
Teen dies of suspected overdose at CSA
The school, Canyon State Academy, is a private residential school in the town of Queen Creek. FOX 10 Investigative Reporter Justin Lum has more on the impact the school has had on Queen Creek's new police department.
The school, Canyon State Academy, is a private residential school in the town of Queen Creek. FOX 10 Investigative Reporter Justin Lum has more on the impact the school has had on Queen Creek's new police department.
Renters beware: Online fraud in competitive Arizona housing market is all too familiar – red flags to look for
As the cost of living has gone up quite a bit in the Phoenix metro area, some are attempting to capitalize by targeting those looking for a place to live. We're hearing from a man whose home was fraudulently listed on Zillow, and a woman who was defrauded out of more than $1,000.
As the cost of living has gone up quite a bit in the Phoenix metro area, some are attempting to capitalize by targeting those looking for a place to live. We're hearing from a man whose home was fraudulently listed on Zillow, and a woman who was defrauded out of more than $1,000.
Fears of Fentanyl: Legalized test strip distribution underway in Arizona as synthetic opioid crisis rages on
Fentanyl test strips are helping those battling addictions keep away from the deadly synthetic opioid, which is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. We take a look at how these strips work and why they're important in the fight against the drug trafficked mainly from the southern border.
Fentanyl test strips are helping those battling addictions keep away from the deadly synthetic opioid, which is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. We take a look at how these strips work and why they're important in the fight against the drug trafficked mainly from the southern border.
Legalized test strip distribution underway in Arizona
Fentanyl test strips are helping those battling addictions keep away from the deadly synthetic opioid, which is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. We take a look at how these strips work and why they're important in the fight against the drug trafficked mainly from the southern border.
Fentanyl test strips are helping those battling addictions keep away from the deadly synthetic opioid, which is 50 to 100 times stronger than morphine. We take a look at how these strips work and why they're important in the fight against the drug trafficked mainly from the southern border.
Crimes of 'the Zone': Theft, assaults and drugs lead reported crimes in downtown Phoenix tent city
FOX 10 Investigates returns to "the Zone" ? home to the largest homeless encampment in Phoenix. At one point this year, the number of unsheltered people living in this downtown Phoenix camp reached more than 1,000. FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.
FOX 10 Investigates returns to "the Zone" ? home to the largest homeless encampment in Phoenix. At one point this year, the number of unsheltered people living in this downtown Phoenix camp reached more than 1,000. FOX 10's Justin Lum reports.