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Search for missing Flagstaff woman 'may be a homicide,' husband
arrested
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FLAGSTAFF, AZ — Police are asking for the public's help locating a
woman who was reported missing on Sunday, June 30.
According to officials, 45-year-old Kelly Paduchowski was reported to
have left her home in west Flagstaff around 1:30 p.m.
According to court paperwork, Kelly's husband Daniel reported her
missing shortly after 7:30 p.m. when he had not heard from her and she
had not arrived at home.
During an investigation, Daniel told authorities his wife was going to
Lake Mary for a run and swim and he last saw her around 1:30 p.m.
Her vehicle, a white Mazda CX-5, was instead located at the Campbell
Mesa Trailhead, located in east Flagstaff. Cell phone data showed that
Kelly's phone traveled a near-direct route from their home to the
Campbell Mesa Trailhead.
Flagstaff PD
While authorities were speaking with Daniel at their residence, a drop
of fresh blood was allegedly seen outside the garage door. A trash bin
out for collection had a gray shirt, pants, and a hat that appeared to
be Kelly's, along with a camera and flashlight.
Court paperwork states during the investigation, officials spoke to
neighbors who heard multiple screams from a woman, including a woman
yelling out "Daniel." When the neighbors looked into the Paduchowski's
backyard, they reportedly saw Kelly lying face-down and motionless
with Daniel on top of her.
During this incident, Kelly was seen wearing black bike shorts and a
black and yellow athletic top.
A few minutes later, the neighbors saw Kelly lying on her side in the
yard, motionless, and Daniel was not seen, according to court
paperwork.
About an hour later, the neighbors reported seeing Daniel in his 2001
Toyota Sequoia in the garage, which they say is unusual for him, per
documents.
After this, Daniel was reportedly seen watering the yard where Kelly
was previously spotted, and a sprinkler was left running all day in
that area.
Flagstaff PD
On Monday, officials arrested Daniel on an aggravated assault charge
in connection to Kelly. Daniel is being held on a $500,000 bond.
The search for Kelly is ongoing but officials say she may be a victim
of a homicide.
Kelly was last seen wearing black shorts, a gray shirt, and white
running shoes.
Anyone who has had any recent contact with Kelly or Daniel or their
vehicles is asked to contact Flagstaff police at 928-774-1414 or
Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.
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