In Phoenix, authorities have named 22-year-old Zion Teasley as the primary suspect in the homicide investigation involving the tragic death of 29-year-old Lauren Heike. The discovery of Heike’s body occurred near a residential area close to Mayo Boulevard and Scottsdale Road on Saturday morning at approximately 10:30 a.m.

According to investigators, Heike had embarked on a hiking excursion around 10 a.m. on Friday. Tragically, during her hike, she was unexpectedly attacked from behind by the suspected assailant. The police have now focused their attention on Zion Teasley as the main suspect in this devastating case.

Suspect 22-year-old Zion Teasley FilePhoto

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