3 years later, an arrest finally made in my neighbor's murder

[Coventina]

We don't know who yet. The PD is going to have a presser at 4pm (AZ time)

Finally, maybe, justice for Allison!

https://www.abc15.com/news/region-northeast-valley/scottsdale/scottsdale-police-announce-arrest-of-suspect-in-2015-murder-of-allison-feldman

[Coventina]

1. Trying to find my previous posts about this, in case some want context.

Here's one:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1018731645

on edit:

Here's another:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1018741637

And another:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/1018963834

[ailsagirl]

2. I'm glad that there has been an arrest made

The whole thing is so sad and senseless.

[Coventina]

3. Ian Mitcham has been arrested on DNA evidence.

His DNA was collected at the scene, but there were no matches in any database.

What then happened is the DNA was submitted to the AZ State Prison system, to see if there were familial matches.
There was a close match (brother) that resulted in Ian Mitcham's arrest. The brother is in prison for a molestation charge.

This was the first use of familial DNA matching in AZ.

Ian Mitcham lived in Tempe at the time of the murder, but had been arrested for a DUI in Scottsdale about one month before Allison's murder. That mug shot is the one being used at the press conference taking place right now.

They have no idea what the connection would have been between Ian and Allison. She had a boyfriend, who was cleared because of the DNA evidence. Unless Ian explains how he came to murder Allison, the police have no idea how they ended up in Allison's house that fateful night.

I guess that's the important info for now.

Thanks for your interest and support.

[flotsam]

4. Glad they got the bastard.

As Barretta would say, "Don't do the crime if they've got your brothers slime!"...

[Coventina]

5. I should have also mentioned: He is being charged with 1st degree murder

In AZ, that can get you the death penalty.

(I'm against the DP, FWIW).

[Kali]

7. wow

I knew a Mitchum back in the 70s in N Tempe/Scottsdale area. wonder if it was the same family? the guy I knew killed himself.

[TheOther95Percent]

6. No connection to your neighbor

The suspect is 42 years old and he hadn't committed a crime serious enough for his own DNA to be in the national database. The police don't believe he had any connection to the victim. I wonder if there are more victims of this man.

I hope his arrest with provide some solace to the young woman's family.

[Fla Dem]

8. Glad youre finally getting closure.

I know it’s been a real upsetting situation for you.

[denbot]

9. Im glad Allisons family will find justice.

And you will get a little piece of mind back. Thank you for the updates, I remembered you’re first post, and have followed you’re updates when I came across them.