Arizona man found dead near smoldering car

A good Samaritan in Arizona was found dead next to a burning vehicle on Christmas Eve near a dirt road. The official said

Pima County deputies responded at approximately 1:20 a.m. to a report of suspicious activity in the vicinity of 14000 N. San Pedro River Road. Fox Phoenix Reported

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Paul Clifford, 53, was found dead near a burning car in Arizona on Christmas Eve. (Go Fund Me)

“When traveling to the scene of the incident Deputies have discovered information that leads them to believe the incident may have involved a stolen vehicle,” the Pima County Sheriff’s Office said.

Investigators believe the suspect went to Paul Clifford’s home and asked for help with a car problem. His family reported him missing when they had not heard from him.

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Clifford, 53, was later found dead near a burning vehicle on a dirt road. News agency reports

“It’s very, very remote and getting out there requires specialized vehicles. I think you can get there in a normal two-wheel drive vehicle. But it will go very slowly,” Deputy Adam said. Sailboat

Fox News Digital has contacted the sheriff’s office and Clifford’s family. Online fundraisers described Clifford as ” “A gentle giant with a big, caring heart.”

The message said he left his home to help a stranded motorist when he was unable to return.

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“My father went missing last night at 11:30 a.m. He took my truck and started someone’s car. We tracked down the truck and police found it in Tucson,” Sabrinna Vining wrote on Facebook in a post announcing her father’s murder.

No arrests