Ashley Popoca was 14 when she was found dead in a Mesa, Arizona apartment on the evening of April 3, 2023. Officers discovered Ashley, her mother Aide D. Popoca, 46, and her brother Rafael Popoca, 21, in separate rooms after Aide’s boyfriend returned from work and called authorities.

Investigators concluded the scene was a murder-suicide. According to the preliminary investigation, Rafael shot and killed Aide and Ashley, then died by gunshot himself. No other suspects were identified and the motive has not been determined.

This remains a domestic violence tragedy that left a family and community reeling. If anyone has information about the family’s last days or knew them, please come forward and share what you know.