Arizona’s Family Investigates

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How racial profiling cost taxpayers millions Oct 23, 2025

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The federal lawsuit against the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office dates back nearly two decades. It involves racial profiling of Latino drivers and deputy misconduct. But the reforms have added up. Arizona's Family Investigates takes a closer look at where it stands and why it costs so much.

Discharged into Danger Oct 07, 2025

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During some of the hottest weather of the year, Arizona's Family Investigates found 10 cases of patients released from Phoenix hospitals who ended up on the bus stop out front. In one case, a man died. We look at what hospitals are required to do and why some say more can and should be done.

First responders say their gap insurance isn't paying their bills Sep 23, 2025

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Several retired police officers and firefighters reached out to Arizona's Family Investigates after their health insurance provider stopped paying their bills. The Department of Insurance says the company can't do business in Arizona but for some the bills continue to mount. We look into how it happened and what's being done to help these first responders.

He killed two cyclists, here's why he'll only spend a year in jail Sep 09, 2025

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It was one of the worst bicycle crashes in Arizona history. Two cyclists were killed, 17 others injured. But the driver who admitted to causing the crash was only charged with misdemeanors. We look at why and how some say its part of a bigger problem.

Grand Theft Cargo Aug 26, 2025

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Arizona's Family Investigates exposes how cartel-linked thieves are targeting trains in Arizona — stealing TVs, tools, and unreleased shoes.

Could Rebekah Baptiste's murder have been prevented? Aug 12, 2025

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Long before the Rebekah Baptiste was killed, administrators at her school in Phoenix said they called the state 13 times. They said the 10-year-old and her two younger brothers showed signs of abuse and neglect at the hands of their father and his girlfriend. Phoenix Police confirmed their officers also called. So why didn't the state agency tasked with protecting children intervene? We take a closer look at the case.

Data Center Surge Jul 16, 2025

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Arizona’s Family Investigates looks into the rise of data centers in Arizona and what is being done to make sure our state’s infrastructure can keep up with the data demand.

The Idaho Shooter's Arizona Ties Jul 02, 2025

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Arizona's Family Investigates the background and Arizona connections of Wess Roley, who authorities say intentionally set a fire in Idaho and opened fire on the firefighters that responded, killing two of them.

New River pastor killed in a religiously-motivated crime Jun 16, 2025

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Authorities have identified the man they say is responsible for the brutal murder of Arizona pastor William Schonemann. Arizona's Family Investigates looks closer at the man who is in custody, Adam Christopher Sheafe, how authorities found him, and how he had a longer list of targets.

Feds Drop Investigation into Phoenix Police May 28, 2025

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The U.S. Department of Justice dropped its own investigation into constitutional violations by the Phoenix Police Department. Our investigative team recaps what this means for the department who is currently looking for its next leader.