Man arrested after allegedly murdering 4 family members in Casa Grande

PHOENIX — A 21-year-old man was arrested and booked into the Pinal County Jail on four counts of first-degree murder.

The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office received a “frantic” call from a home near Rosemead Drive and Bel Air Road outside Casa Grande at around 1:45 p.m. Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

When officers arrived, they discovered Richard Wilson on scene with four family members, all dead.

The victims were identified as 47-year-old Richard Wilson, the suspect’s father; 50-year-old Ellen Otterman, the suspect’s mother; 16-year-old Rudy Wilson, the suspect’s sister and 5-year-old Renaya White, the suspect’s niece.

“This act of depraved violence will have long lasting effects on all those who knew this family,” Sheriff Mark Lamb said in a press release.

“While nothing will bring their loved ones back, I send my prayers and support to everyone affected.”

Wilson is being held on a $2.5 million bond, authorities said.

An investigation remains ongoing.

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