2 bodies found in vehicle in Glendale

PEORIA, Ariz. – Two bodies were found inside a vehicle in Glendale in “varying states of decomposition.”

What we know:

Glendale police confirmed that two men were found dead in a vehicle near 51st Avenue and Peoria.

“Due to their varying states of decomposition, gender, age, and identity have yet to be determined,” officials said on Oct. 19.

The bodies were found after family members of one of the deceased had not seen or heard from since Oct. 17. They tracked the victim’s phone to the location, where they found the men dead and called police. 

The second deceased man is believed to be a friend or acquaintance of the other, according to police.

Glendale officers said the deaths don’t appear to be from gunshots.

What we don’t know:

The exact cause of death is unknown. 

What’s next:

The Maricopa County Medical Examiner’s Officer will determine the identities.

This remains an ongoing investigation.

Map of the incident location.

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