Arizona’s Family Investigates

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On Arizona's Family Investigates, 3TV and CBS 5 reporters examine the top stories, key cases, and critical developments around Arizona in depth.

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ICE deporting immigrants from AZ airport in record numbers despite concerns

ICE is increasingly using Mesa Gateway Airport as a deportation hub as it tries to carry out President Trump's aggressive immigration crackdown. Arizona's Family Investigates took a closer look at whose on those flights as some in Congress push for more accountability.

33 min
MAY 3

Permission to poison?

A policy change is making easier for polluters to apply and be granted exemptions under the Clean Air Act.

31 min
APR 17

Arizona's Prediction Market Gamble

Arizona's Family Investigates looks at the battle over regulation of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. A legal battle is brewing pitting the State of Arizona against the markets and even the federal government.

37 min
APR 3

Weapons of war for sale?

A Marine from Glendale is accused of stealing missile systems and millions of rounds of ammo from his base in California and bringing them back here to sell. We take a closer look at Andrew Amarilla's case, what happened, and why it took so long to stop.

22 min
MAR 20

How corporations are benefiting from public land at the expenses of family ranchers

As part of a joint investigation with Arizona's Family, ProPublica, and High Country News, we looked at the battle underway over the agreement cattle ranchers have with the federal government over access to public land. That work found the government is only charging a fraction of what it could - helping billionaires and large corporations.

34 min
FEB 21

Surprise, an ICE detention facility is coming

ICE bought a property in Surprise, Arizona without informing the community or even city and state leaders of the plan. For weeks, Arizona's Family Investigates has been trying to get more information on what the plans are, how it would work, and when it would open. We look at what we know, what the concerns are, and why the city says there's nothing it can do.

27 min
12/22/2025

Feds raid local sushi chain on accusations of stash houses & trafficking workers

An East Valley sushi chain was raided by ICE. Court documents show the four restaurants employed undocumented immigrants, using white vans to transport them to-and-from work. We take a closer look at the accusations and what happens next.

36 min
12/08/2025

Why are road rage cases spiking in Arizona?

Arizona's Family Investigates found the number of road rage cases in Arizona has doubled over the last four years with deadly consequences. We look at what's fueling it and why holding some of these drivers accountable has been challenging.

31 min

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True Crime Arizona: The Phantom Killer trailer

True Crime Arizona: The Phantom Killer is a limited series that examines the gruesome murders that terrified a small town 50 years ago. Investigative reporter Morgan Loew spent four years researching the case, interviewing family members of the victims, investigators, members of the killer’s family – and the killer himself. The podcast takes listeners back to the summer of 1967, when one little girl after another disappeared in Sierra Vista, Arizona and the police received a letter written by someone who called himself “The Phantom.” The story continues today, as the killer sheds new light on why he did what he did – all those years ago.

02/23/2021

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56 Ratings

Riveting

02/26/2022

Monkwall

Well told- a story that pulls you along in an unsettling way. Highly recommend for true crime enthusiasts. 5 stars.
Incredible podcast

04/19/2021

Court. D. L.

As a true crime fan, this podcast is a must listen. Great storytelling and reporting.
Fascinating story and history

03/30/2021

crewsn811

I’m from Sierra Vista, my parents moved there in 1969 and actually lived on the same street as the police chief at the time, who was involved in this story. This has been an amazing piece to listen to. Such a harrowing and gripping story about this little town. Great reporting.
Fabulous podcast

03/12/2021

DanCBarr

Exceptional reporting and storytelling by Morgan Loew about a serial killer who terrorized the southern Arizona town of Sierra Vista 54 years ago.