ARIZONA NEWS

2 suspects arrested in connection with deadly robbery at Phoenix hotel

Dec 22, 2023, 7:08 AM | Updated: 7:24 am

Mugshot Naketra Alexander, one of two suspects in a Dec. 20, 2023, homicide at Phoenix hotel....

Naketra Alexander was booked into jail for murder and armed robbery for a Dec. 20, 2023, homicide at a Phoenix hotel. A booking photo for a second suspect was not available. (Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Photo)

(Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Photo)

PHOENIX — Two people have been arrested in connection with a deadly robbery Wednesday morning at a Phoenix hotel, authorities said.

Officers were called to a restaurant near Interstate 17 and Thomas Road around 6 a.m. and found 62-year-old Kenneth Stanford with serious wounds, according to the Phoenix Police Department.

Stanford died after being taken to a hospital.

Witnesses told police that Stanford walked into the restaurant and said he’d been shot, but authorities said later that it appeared he was stabbed.

Officers found evidence that the attack occurred in a room at a nearby hotel.

Investigators identified two suspects and determined the motive was robbery.

Javon Parks was located and arrested later Wednesday. Naketra Alexander, 35, was taken into custody Thursday.

They were each booked into jail on multiple counts, including murder and armed robbery, police said.

This is an updated version of a story first published on Dec. 20, 2023.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

Health care for prisoners in Arizona...

Associated Press

Lawyers for inmates ask judge to take over health care services in Arizona prisons

Lawyers for 25,000 people incarcerated in Arizona have asked a judge to take over health care operations in state-run prisons and appoint an official to run them, saying the state is not capable of fixing deep failures in care even though it has been required to do so over the last decade.

3 minutes ago

Vehicle into a tanker...

KTAR.com

Man drove car into tanker in Glendale hoping it would blow up, police say

A man who wanted to kill himself drove his vehicle into a tanker in Glendale thinking it would blow up on Wednesday morning, authorities said.

1 hour ago

A bicyclist was killed in a collision with a driver suspected of impairment in Phoenix....

Kevin Stone

Bicyclist killed in crash involving driver suspected of impairment in Phoenix

A bicyclist was killed in a collision involving a driver suspected of impairment in Phoenix on Tuesday night, authorities said.

3 hours ago

Six headline acts will perform at the 2025 Chandler Ostrich Festival....

Payne Moses

Concert lineup finalized for 2025 Chandler Ostrich Festival

The sixth and final headline act for the 2025 Chandler Ostrich Festival concert series has been revealed.

4 hours ago

Karrin Taylor Robson said President Donald Trump's endorsement spurred her to embark on a second ru...

KTAR.com

Karrin Taylor Robson says Donald Trump’s endorsement inspired 2nd Arizona governor bid

Arizona businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson said President Donald Trump's endorsement spurred her to embark on a second run for governor.

6 hours ago

Follow @KTAR923...

Sponsored Content by Bright Wealth Management

How updating your estate plan is crucial in saving money

As you map out your estate plan, mapping out beneficiaries and keeping it up to date is key in order for the most funds possible to be passed down with ease.

Sponsored Articles

...

Asset Preservation Wealth & Tax

How to optimize the most money in 2024 tax returns

As tax season begins, getting your financials in order is important to maximize your tax return.

...

Bright Wealth Management

How to start your retirement planning early and avoid costly mistakes

Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance, you can avoid costly pitfalls.

...

Fiesta Bowl Foundation

Join us for the 52nd annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade

The 52nd annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe returns on Saturday, December 28, at 10 a.m.

2 suspects arrested in connection with deadly robbery at Phoenix hotel