A good Samaritan from Arizona was found dead near a smoldering vehicle near a dirt road on Christmas Eve, authorities said.
Pima County deputies responded around 1:20 a.m. to a report of suspicious activity near the 14000 block of North San Pedro River Road. fox phoenix Reported.
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Paul Clifford, 53, was found dead near his smoldering car in Arizona on Christmas Eve. (GoFundMe)
“While en route to the crime scene, police discovered information that led them to believe the incident may be related to a stolen vehicle,” the Pima County Sheriff's Office said in a statement.
Investigators believe the suspect went to Paul Clifford's home and asked for help with a car problem. His family reported him missing after not hearing from him.
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Pima County Sheriff's Office photo. (Credit: Pima County Sheriff's Department) (Pima County Sheriff's Department)
Clifford, 53, was later found dead near his smoldering vehicle on a steep dirt road, news outlets reported.
“It's very far away. It's a very remote place and you need a specific vehicle to get there. I think you could get there in a regular two-wheel drive vehicle, but it would take a very long time,” Adam said. the deputy chief said. Schoonover.
FOX News Digital reached out to the sheriff's office and Clifford's family. An online fundraiser described Clifford as “a gentle giant with a vast and caring heart.”
He left his home to help a stranded motorist, but was unable to return.
Pima County Adult Detention Center photo. (Credit: Pima County Sheriff's Department) ((Credit: Pima County Sheriff's Department))
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“My dad went missing at 11:30 last night and got in my truck to jump start someone's car,” Sabrina Vining wrote on Facebook. “He was found dead,” he posted on Facebook announcing his father's death. Killed.
No arrests have been made.
