SCOTTSDALE, AZ — A man Scottsdale police believe is connected to a murder on Labor Day near 68th Street and McDowell Road has been arrested, Phoenix police say.
Scottsdale police say they were called to a home near 68th Street and McDowell Road around 1:30 p.m. Monday for a welfare check on a man who had not reported to work that day.
When officers arrived, they were not able to contact the man in any way other than by forced entry into the home.
Officers found the man, 67-year-old Frank Quaranta, dead inside the home.
Police said Quaranta showed "obvious signs of blunt force trauma."
The suspect, 35-year-old Matthew Dieringer, was initially on the loose, and Scottsdale police warned Dieringer was "manipulative and charismatic," often befriending others to help him with a place to stay.
Around 8:45 Saturday morning, Phoenix police say they received a call about a man fitting Dieringer's description near 12th Street and Indian School Road.
Officers located the man and took him into custody without incident. He is currently in custody for a probation violation but more charges in connection to the murder are pending.
