Luxury lifestyle ends in prison for couple who defrauded Medicare
A Scottsdale couple was sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud scheme that involved billing for medically unnecessary wound grafts on elderly and terminally ill patients.
A Scottsdale couple was sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating a $1.2 billion Medicare fraud scheme that involved billing for medically unnecessary wound grafts on elderly and terminally ill patients.
Zariah Dodd: Records show her fear of baby?s dad
By the end of July 2025, 115 kids in the custody of the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) were considered missing, abducted or runaways. 66 of those kids ran away from group homes, and Zariah Dodd was in that category. Dodd was murdered after she ran away from her group home, and her family alleges the system failed her. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more.
By the end of July 2025, 115 kids in the custody of the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) were considered missing, abducted or runaways. 66 of those kids ran away from group homes, and Zariah Dodd was in that category. Dodd was murdered after she ran away from her group home, and her family alleges the system failed her. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more.
Anaiah Walker was sex trafficked, lawsuit claims
16-year-old Anaiah Walker was known as a routine runaway, but police believe she was sex trafficked before being killed in a hit-and-run. The connection isn't uncommon. Experts have studied the link between missing Department of Child Safety kids and trafficking in Arizona. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more.
16-year-old Anaiah Walker was known as a routine runaway, but police believe she was sex trafficked before being killed in a hit-and-run. The connection isn't uncommon. Experts have studied the link between missing Department of Child Safety kids and trafficking in Arizona. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum has more.
Fmr. DCS worker: AZ child welfare system is broken
Arizona state lawmakers say changes are coming after a string of child deaths. Focusing on recent cases with prior Department of Child Safety (DCS) contact and increasing scrutiny of the embattled agency, Arizona leaders believe these tragedies could have been prevented. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Arizona state lawmakers say changes are coming after a string of child deaths. Focusing on recent cases with prior Department of Child Safety (DCS) contact and increasing scrutiny of the embattled agency, Arizona leaders believe these tragedies could have been prevented. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Emily Pike: Family reflects on her unsolved murder
14-year-old Emily Pike was brutally murdered earlier in 2025, but long before that, Emily was allegedly sexually assaulted. The Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted an investigation but closed her case due to "insufficient evidence." Family members believe she would still be alive if the case had been prosecuted. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
14-year-old Emily Pike was brutally murdered earlier in 2025, but long before that, Emily was allegedly sexually assaulted. The Bureau of Indian Affairs conducted an investigation but closed her case due to "insufficient evidence." Family members believe she would still be alive if the case had been prosecuted. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Inside DCS: Former caseworker says Arizona's child welfare system is broken | Special Report
Changes are coming to the Arizona Department of Child Safety, according to state leaders, following a string of child deaths. Discussions on DCS intensified following the deaths of Rebekah Baptiste, Zariah Dodd, and Emily Pike.
Changes are coming to the Arizona Department of Child Safety, according to state leaders, following a string of child deaths. Discussions on DCS intensified following the deaths of Rebekah Baptiste, Zariah Dodd, and Emily Pike.
Emily Pike: Family reflects on unsolved murder at site where teen was found dismembered | Special Report
Emily Pike's family says her brutal murder could have been prevented. The 14-year-old tribal member's death exposes systemic failures in a heartbreaking case of jurisdictional confusion and a search for justice.
Emily Pike's family says her brutal murder could have been prevented. The 14-year-old tribal member's death exposes systemic failures in a heartbreaking case of jurisdictional confusion and a search for justice.
Runaway Teens: Missing in the System | FOX 10 Investigates Special Report
Teens in the custody of the Arizona Dept. of Child Safety have been victims of sex trafficking, murder, & sexual assault, police and family members say. Following the deaths of Anaiah Walker, Emily Pike, & Zariah Dodd, leaders say changes are coming.
Teens in the custody of the Arizona Dept. of Child Safety have been victims of sex trafficking, murder, & sexual assault, police and family members say. Following the deaths of Anaiah Walker, Emily Pike, & Zariah Dodd, leaders say changes are coming.
Zariah Dodd: Records show pregnant teen’s fear of unborn baby’s father months before murder | Special Report
A pregnant teenager, lost in Arizona's child welfare system, was murdered after running away from a group home. Zariah Dodd's loved ones says her death was preventable, a tragedy born of a broken system that ignored their pleas for help.
A pregnant teenager, lost in Arizona's child welfare system, was murdered after running away from a group home. Zariah Dodd's loved ones says her death was preventable, a tragedy born of a broken system that ignored their pleas for help.
Anaiah Walker: DCS runaway was sex trafficked before fatal hit-and-run, lawsuit says | Special Report
A teen runaway's life took a tragic turn. Authorities believe Anaiah Walker was a victim of sex trafficking, a dark link between missing DCS kids and predators in Arizona. Now, her family wants justice.
A teen runaway's life took a tragic turn. Authorities believe Anaiah Walker was a victim of sex trafficking, a dark link between missing DCS kids and predators in Arizona. Now, her family wants justice.
Sober living scheme: AHCCCS fallout continues as lawmakers question state officials on fraud
"People in these homes were being recruited off the streets and being supplied with drugs just so that they could keep billing. Many people that I was there with did not survive," said one woman during a state legislature hearing over the sober living scheme.
"People in these homes were being recruited off the streets and being supplied with drugs just so that they could keep billing. Many people that I was there with did not survive," said one woman during a state legislature hearing over the sober living scheme.
Sober Living Scheme: AZ fraud fallout continues
The sober living scheme that reportedly defrauded Arizona out of an estimated $2.8 billion was under scrutiny at the state capitol, as state politicians try to hold Arizona's Medicaid agency accountable. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
The sober living scheme that reportedly defrauded Arizona out of an estimated $2.8 billion was under scrutiny at the state capitol, as state politicians try to hold Arizona's Medicaid agency accountable. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Woman who encountered 'charismatic' murder suspect questions county attorney's office
A woman who encountered the accused Scottsdale murder suspect, Matthew Dieringer, in summer 2024 is questioning the county attorney's office for never prosecuting him for allegedly slamming her dog into concrete.
A woman who encountered the accused Scottsdale murder suspect, Matthew Dieringer, in summer 2024 is questioning the county attorney's office for never prosecuting him for allegedly slamming her dog into concrete.
'Gut punched': Woman whose dog was allegedly slammed to the ground by Scottsdale murder suspect speaks out
"He throws his arms back, and he throw Mateo down to the ground," Kim Shedd said, recounting the moment the suspect in the murder of a Scottsdale man allegedly hurt her dog.
"He throws his arms back, and he throw Mateo down to the ground," Kim Shedd said, recounting the moment the suspect in the murder of a Scottsdale man allegedly hurt her dog.
Breaking down Matthew Dieringer's violent history | On The Record
FOX10 Investigator Justin Lum and Special Projects Executive Producer George Obi dive into the case of Matthew Dieringer, who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Frank Quaranta.
FOX10 Investigator Justin Lum and Special Projects Executive Producer George Obi dive into the case of Matthew Dieringer, who is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Frank Quaranta.
San Carlos Apache Police, FBI investigate disabled man's murder
Raymond "Ray" Preston, a 53-year-old disabled gay man and double amputee, was found stabbed to death in his home on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, and his family believes the murder may be a hate crime.
Raymond "Ray" Preston, a 53-year-old disabled gay man and double amputee, was found stabbed to death in his home on the San Carlos Apache Reservation, and his family believes the murder may be a hate crime.
Arizona leaders discuss DCS issues after spate of child deaths
Rebekah Baptiste, Emily Pike, and Zariah Dodd - these three girls all died in 2025, and they all had links with the state's Department of Child Safety. Their deaths have led to additional scrutiny for the agency.
Rebekah Baptiste, Emily Pike, and Zariah Dodd - these three girls all died in 2025, and they all had links with the state's Department of Child Safety. Their deaths have led to additional scrutiny for the agency.
All Saints' Episcopal Day School scrutinized over bullying allegations
A sixth-grade student at All Saints' Episcopal Day School was allegedly forced into a bathroom and stripped by older students on two separate occasions in February. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
A sixth-grade student at All Saints' Episcopal Day School was allegedly forced into a bathroom and stripped by older students on two separate occasions in February. FOX 10 Investigator Justin Lum reports.
Students stripped 6th grader of his clothes at Phoenix private school, police say
A 6th grader at an exclusive Phoenix private school was allegedly stripped in a bathroom by older students. Parents are questioning the school's response and transparency.
A 6th grader at an exclusive Phoenix private school was allegedly stripped in a bathroom by older students. Parents are questioning the school's response and transparency.
Lori Vallow Daybell extradited to Idaho on Aug. 18 | Full video
Lori Vallow Daybell, who is already serving life sentences for the deaths of her two children and her husband's late wife in Idaho, has been extradited to Idaho after receiving two more life sentences for convictions in Arizona.
Lori Vallow Daybell, who is already serving life sentences for the deaths of her two children and her husband's late wife in Idaho, has been extradited to Idaho after receiving two more life sentences for convictions in Arizona.