Detectives from the Tucson Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred at the Monte Vista Apartments, located at 4015 East Monte Vista Drive. The victim has been identified as 56 year-old Darl Gene Draper.
Just before 5:00 p.m. on December 8, 2014, officers responded to the apartment complex for a “check welfare” call. The caller stated she had not seen her neighbor for a couple of days and was concerned.
Upon arrival officers attempted to make contact, but received no answer from inside the home. The officers gained entry into the apartment and located Mr. Draper with obvious signs of trauma, indicative of a homicide. From the initial investigation it appears that Mr. Draper had been deceased for at least a couple of days.
Next of kin have been notified.