Remains Discovered at Home of Missing Couple; Son Possibly Abroad
WHO:
NBC News - The missing couple consists of a husband and wife whose names have not been released at the family's request.
ABC News - The couple's adult son is identified as Matthew Flores, 27 years old.
WHAT:
NBC News - Police announced that the remains were found buried in the yard and the case is being investigated as a homicide.
ABC News - Authorities stated that they believe Matthew Flores fled the U.S. before Tuesday's welfare check.
NBC News - Human remains of two people were found in the backyard of an Arizona home.
ABC News - A homicide investigation is underway following the discovery of the remains.
ABC News - Police believe Matthew Flores is an alleged suspect in the case.
WHERE:
NBC News - The remains were found in a backyard in Litchfield Park, Arizona, approximately 20 miles outside of Phoenix.
ABC News - The welfare check was conducted at the home of the missing family in Litchfield Park.
WHEN:
NBC News - The remains were discovered on a Thursday.
ABC News - The welfare check was conducted on a Tuesday.
WHY:
ABC News - The investigation was prompted by concerns for the safety of the three residents, leading to the welfare check.
ABC News - Relatives requested a welfare check for the three residents due to concerns for their safety.
HOW:
ABC News - Officers found "indications that foul play may have occurred" during the welfare check, which led to the launch of a missing persons investigation.
ABC News - Officers found indications that foul play may have occurred during the welfare check, prompting a missing persons investigation.
(UPDATED August 7, 2026 05:36 UTC)
Police have announced that remains were discovered buried in a yard, and the case is now being investigated as a homicide. Authorities believe that Matthew Flores fled the U.S. prior to a welfare check that was prompted by safety concerns for three residents. During that welfare check, officers found indications that foul play may have occurred, which led to the initiation of a missing persons investigation.
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(UPDATED August 7, 2026 03:58 UTC)
Human remains of a husband and wife were discovered in the backyard of a home in Litchfield Park, Arizona, leading to a homicide investigation. Their adult son, 27-year-old Matthew Flores, has been identified as an alleged suspect in the case, which began when relatives requested a welfare check due to safety concerns. During the check, officers found signs of potential foul play, prompting the missing persons investigation.