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Phoenix homicide probe follows death of woman found in backyard
Kiersten Fabiani, 61, died Oct. 18, 10 days after police found her severely injured beneath a vehicle at a north Phoenix home. Investigators say her injuries were consistent with an assault; no suspect has been identified.
Phoenix police are investigating the death of Kiersten Fabiani, 61, as a homicide after she was found severely injured beneath a vehicle in a backyard near 40th Street and Greenway Road.
Officers responded to a report of an injured person at about 11:15 a.m. on Oct. 8, 2026, and found Fabiani under the vehicle. She was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and died on Oct. 18.
Police said investigators determined her injuries were consistent with an assault. Fabiani was unable to speak with officers when they found her, and detectives have not identified a suspect. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Phoenix police or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS. Spanish-language tips can be made at 480-TESTIGO.