Man arrested after woman's body found in Phoenix dumpster

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 03:02 · Archive

A 41-year-old man has been arrested after a woman's body was discovered in a dumpster at a Maryvale apartment complex in Phoenix.

A 41-year-old man identified as Nathaniel Brown Jr has been arrested after police say he admitted to killing a woman and hiding her body in a dumpster at a Maryvale apartment complex in Phoenix. Glendale police received a call on Saturday morning about a man discussing disposing of a woman's body and detained Brown, who was found covered in blood.

Phoenix police were called to investigate Brown's apartment near 57th Avenue and Thomas Road. Officers reported finding a trail of blood leading from his unit to the community dumpster. Inside the dumpster, police found the body of 34-year-old Gabrielle Hill, whose body showed signs of trauma. Brown's apartment contained a strong odor of cleaning chemicals.

Brown initially told witnesses and officers that Hill shot herself, but court documents say he later admitted to the shooting. He has been taken into custody on allegations of second-degree murder and concealment of a body.

How it is being reported

• Man accused of killing woman, hiding body in Phoenix apartment dumpsterPolice say a man admitted to killing a woman after her body was found in a dumpster at a Maryvale apartment complex.Azfamily · 20 Oct, 02:11
• Man accused of killing woman, hiding body in Phoenix apartment dumpsterPolice say a man admitted to killing a woman after her body was found in a dumpster at a Maryvale apartment complex.KOLD · 20 Oct, 02:11

In this story: Nathaniel Brown Jr · Gabrielle Hill · Phoenix · Maryvale · Glendale

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