On the night of June 11, 2014, Father Kenneth Walker, a 28-year-old Caucasian priest, was killed at the rectory of the Mother of Mercy Mission in Phoenix. Father Walker lived at the rectory with another priest, Father Joseph Terra. Father Terra heard a noise outside, opened the door, and was attacked by an intruder. Father Walker came from his room to help and was fatally shot; Father Terra suffered severe injuries after being beaten with a metal rod but administered last rites to Father Walker before calling 911.

Investigators collected forensic evidence at the scene that led to a suspect, 54-year-old Gary Michael Moran, who was arrested on June 15, 2014, at a psychiatric treatment center. One of the priests’ vehicles taken after the assault was recovered a few blocks from the church.

Moran made admissions during interrogation before invoking his right to an attorney. Prosecutors sought the death penalty, and later plea negotiations led to a guilty plea and a life sentence without parole in 2017. If anyone knew Father Walker, Father Terra, or saw activity near the Mother of Mercy Mission around June 11, 2014, please share what is known.