Yavapai County man sought as person of interest in wife’s murder

Shortly before 9:30 a.m. on March 26, Yavapai County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an apparent homicide involving a female victim in her 40’s found lying outside a residential trailer in the 3300 block of E. Beaver Creek Road, Rimrock.

EMS personnel confirmed the death and trauma to the body resulting from some type of assault. The victim’s cause of death is under review – preliminary indications are that a firearm was not used.

YCSO detectives identified the victim’s husband, 43-year-old Manuel E. Lopez Moncada, as a person of interest in the case. Detectives would like Manuel to call them to determine if he has any information that would provide clues regarding his wife’s death. Anyone who may know the whereabouts of Manuel or have information regarding this incident is also urged to call.

Manuel is a male, Hispanic, 507 in height, 185 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. He is known to drive a white Buick Century 4 door sedan, license AVE0583. This vehicle has not been located.

Detectives say that they do not have specific knowledge Manuel is in possession of a firearm, but all due caution should be exercised if he is seen.