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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Mystery as married volunteer rangers found dead in their Arizona home
A married, volunteer ranger couple were mysteriously found shot dead in their Arizona home sparking a huge police probe. Investigators with the Snowflake Taylor Police say they are 'working several leads' over the shooting deaths of Troy Templeton, 62, and Cynthia Templeton, 53 and have not released any details about possible suspects. The married couple, who were both members of the Arizona Rangers, were discovered in their home in Taylor, Arizona on Sunday when officers were called for a welfare check. Neighbors reported that their front door was left open, and when officers entered the home they found them both dead from gunshot wounds. A third person, identified as Cynthia's 21-year-old daughter with special needs by AZ Family, was also found unharmed inside the home. Officials said Tuesday that they have found no suspects, and although they say they have no reason to believe there is further threat to the area, investigators are looking into 'several leads'. 'This is a tragic incident that has shaken our community,' Snowflake-Taylor Police Chief Robert Martin said. 'Our detectives... are working tirelessly to piece together what happened and why. 'While we are still early in the investigation, we want the public to know that we are following several strong leads,' Martin said. 'We also urge anyone who may have information—no matter how small—to come forward. Your cooperation could be critical in helping us solve this case.' Officials said detectives from the AZ Department of Public Safety, Show Low PD, Navajo County Sheriff's Office and Winslow PD are joining in the multi-agency hunt for the perpetrator. Arizona Rangers State Commander Col. Barry Adams told KOLD that he had known Troy since 2019 and met Cynthia a few years later, and said the couple met each other through the Rangers. 'This is the first time that I've seen or that I'm aware of, of two Rangers meeting in the Rangers and falling in love and getting married. So it is. It is kind of a special story,' he recalled. Adams said the shooting deaths have left the Ranger community shaken, and couldn't imagine why the couple could have been targeted. 'I've never heard anything negative about Troy and Cynthia,' he said. 'So right now, we just want everybody to remember who they were and what they stood for... Very special people - very committed to their community.' Cynthia's sister Ofelia Chavez said the couple had been married for just over a year, and said she was particularly devastated for her sister's daughter. 'She would sacrifice herself for her children, this is just who she was,' she said. Chavez said she was stunned by the murder of her sister and brother and law, saying that 'if somebody did (kill them), that was because they were jealous of their love and everything they were doing for the community, and all the love they showed.' The Templetons had been members of the Arizona Rangers Show Low Company. The civilian organization is an auxiliary support force for the police and other law enforcement. 'Both served the Arizona Rangers and their community with unwavering courage, integrity, and compassion,' the group said. 'Their legacy of service and sacrifice will forever be remembered and honored. 'We extend our deepest condolences to their family, loved ones, and all members of the Arizona Ranger organization as we mourn this tremendous loss.' Arizona Rangers State Commander Colonel Barry J Adams added: 'This is a tragic loss for the community and the Arizona Rangers.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Deaths of well-known community members have shaken the small town of Taylor, Arizona
In a crime that has shaken the small town of Taylor in northeastern Arizona, two community members were found dead of apparent gunshot wounds in a private home on June 15. Officers with the Snowflake-Taylor Police Department discovered Troy Templeton, 62, and Cynthia Templeton, 53, dead around 7 p.m. on June 15, according to a statement posted on the department's Facebook page. Authorities stated there is 'no reason to believe there is any threat to our area or those close to the scene.' As of June 17, no arrests had been announced. Department officials did not respond to a request for comment from The Arizona Republic. The Templetons were both part of the Arizona Rangers, which is a group of uniformed non-commissioned civilians who act as an auxiliary to law enforcement. "With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Ranger Troy Templeton and Lieutenant Cynthia Templeton, who were tragically lost in a non-service-related incident on June 15, 2025," the Arizona Rangers − Show Low Company posted on Facebook June 16. "Both served the Arizona Rangers and their community with unwavering courage, integrity, and compassion. Their legacy of service and sacrifice will forever be remembered and honored." Our Lady of the Snow Catholic Church in the nearby town of Snowflake confirmed the deaths of the Templetons in a Facebook post and announced it would hold a mass in their honor on June 18. According to the post, officers were responding to a welfare check at the home. A third person was also found inside the residence but was not injured. Police have not released that individual's identity or any information about their possible involvement in the incident. Multiple agencies are helping with the investigation, including the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Show Low Police Department, Navajo County Sheriff's Office and the Winslow Police Department. Authorities are asking for the public's help, too. Taylor is a town of about 5,000 people. "This is a tragic incident that has shaken our community. Our hearts go out to the loved ones of Troy and Cynthia during this incredibly difficult time," Snowflake-Taylor Police Department chief Robert Martin said in a news statement. "The senseless violence that took their lives has no place in our community, and we are committed to finding those responsible and bringing them to justice." This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Snowflake-Taylor Police investigating shooting deaths of 2 residents
