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Rimrock Murder Suspect in Custody

March 29, 2015 – UPDATE to SedonaEye.com Breaking News March 26 headline of suspected murder in Rimrock: https://sedonaeye.com/detectives-investigating-apparent-homicide-in-rimrock

Lopez Moncada Manuel

Manuel Lopez-Moncada

The suspect, formally a person-of-interest identified as Manuel Lopez-Moncada, was taken into custody without incident in Rimrock on 03/28/15 at approximately 2200 hours. He called to turn himself in and has admitted involvement in the murder of his wife, Maria (first name corrected) “Cecilia” Nava Pila. Further details expected this week.

YCSO would like to thank media outlets for their assistance in getting information quickly shared regarding the investigation and person of interest identification.

Lopez-Moncada was booked at the Camp Verde Verde Detention Center on a charge of Murder. His bond has not been set.

Prior information released follows:

March 27, 2015 – The victim is yesterday’s homicide on Beaver Creek Road in Rimrock, Arizona, is 35-year-old Ma “Cecilia” Nava Pila.

Cause of death is pending a medical examiner report not yet available.

MVD photo of Manuel Lopez Moncada age 43Detectives continue to seek contact with Manuel Lopez Moncada, the victim’s husband, as a person of interest. Numerous calls have been received and all leads are being pursued. We encourage Manuel Lopez Moncada to call YCSO immediately regarding this incident.

This mugshot was taken in 2013 and is considered to still favor Lopez Moncada.

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March 26, 2015 – This afternoon, detectives have identified the victim’s husband, 43-year-old Manuel E. Lopez Moncada, as a person of interest in this 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.

Callers can contact Yavapai Silent Witness at 800-932-3232 and remain anonymous. Persons can also call Detective Karl Waak with information at 928-567-7710: Refer to case number 15-010918.

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, Arizona license AVE0583. This vehicle has not been located.

Clothing description is unknown. Detectives do not have specific knowledge Lopez Moncada is in possession of a firearm, but all due caution should be exercised if he is seen.

The victim’s cause of death is under review – preliminary indications are that a firearm was not used.

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