Crime & Safety

Man, Woman Found Dead Near Exposed Wiring in Phoenix: Police

Police suspect that the man and woman may have been trying to steel copper wiring when they died.

PHOENIX, AZ — A man and woman were found dead in the early morning of June 15, near exposed electrical wires in the ground, according to Phoenix police.

They were Kenneth Meyer, 37, and Amber Quinn, 27.

Both of their bodies were found around 5:50 a.m. on June 15 in the 9800 block of North 23rd Avenue, police said.

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The cause and manner of their deaths has yet to be determine by the Office of the Medical Examiner.

Police suspect that the two were trying to steal copper wire, police said.

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