Gilbert Sanchez Tellez, 64, was found dead at a residence on North Palo Verde Drive in Apache Junction on September 8, 2024. Police were called around 4:30 p.m. and discovered Tellez with obvious signs of trauma. He was a U.S. Army veteran, later worked as an automotive repair technician, and is remembered by family as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

A 51-year-old Apache Junction resident, Chester Lee Rugel, was arrested near the scene and charged with premeditated first-degree murder. Authorities say the incident was isolated and not related to domestic violence. Detectives are reviewing nearby surveillance footage as the investigation continues.

Did anyone in the Apache Junction area see anything that afternoon or have information that could help the investigation?