The person found deceased in a burning vehicle in the 4500 block of North Caminito Callado on November 9, 2012 has been identified. His name is Anthony Walter Patrick Basher, age 54, from California. He was a friend staying at the residence of the owner of the burned out vehicle.
Basher was a veterinarian in the San Diego area.
On November 9, 2012, at about 7:48 p.m., deputies with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department responded to a reported vehicle fire in the 4500 block of North Caminito Callado. Upon arrival, they found a Mercedes-Benz sedan fully engulfed in flames and a nearby homeowner who attempted to extinguish the fire with a garden hose.
Once Rural Metro Fire Department arrived on scene they were able to put out the flames. It was discovered that there was a body located in the driver’s seat of the car. Investigators with the Pima County Sheriff’s Traffic Unit, as well as detectives from the Arson and Homicide Units responded to the scene to conduct their investigations. The registered owner of the vehicle was located out of town, but advised detectives that he his friendm Mr. Basher, was staying with him in Tucson.
The cause of the vehicle fire has not been determined yet. The ongoing investigation of the circumstances and cause of death will depend upon the forensic analysis following an autopsy and other evidence gathered at the scene.
Anyone with information concerning this case is asked to call 9-1-1 or 88-CRIME.