FLAGSTAFF, AZ — Police are asking for the public's help locating a woman who was reported missing on Sunday, June 30.
According to officials, 45-year-old Kelly Paduchowski was reported to have left her home in west Flagstaff around 1:30 p.m.
According to court paperwork, Kelly's husband, Daniel, reported her missing shortly after 7:30 p.m. when he had not heard from her and she had not arrived at home.
During an investigation, Daniel told authorities his wife was going to Lake Mary for a run and swim and he last saw her around 1:30 p.m.
Her vehicle, a white Mazda CX-5, was instead located at the Campbell Mesa Trailhead, located in east Flagstaff. Cell phone data showed that Kelly's phone traveled a near-direct route from their home to the Campbell Mesa Trailhead.
While authorities were speaking with Daniel at their residence, a drop of fresh blood was allegedly seen outside the garage door. A trash bin out for collection had a gray shirt, pants, and a hat that appeared to be Kelly's, along with a camera and flashlight.
Court paperwork states during the investigation, officials spoke to neighbors who heard multiple screams from a woman, including a woman yelling out "Daniel." When the neighbors looked into the Paduchowski's backyard, they reportedly saw Kelly lying face-down and motionless with Daniel on top of her.
During this incident, Kelly was seen wearing black bike shorts and a black and yellow athletic top.
A few minutes later, the neighbors saw Kelly lying on her side in the yard, motionless, and Daniel was not seen, according to court paperwork.
About an hour later, the neighbors reported seeing Daniel in his 2001 Toyota Sequoia in the garage, which they say is unusual for him, per documents.
After this, Daniel was reportedly seen watering the yard where Kelly was previously spotted, and a sprinkler was left running all day in that area.
On Monday, officials arrested Daniel on an aggravated assault charge in connection to Kelly. Daniel is being held on a $500,000 bond.
The search for Kelly is ongoing but officials say she may be a victim of a homicide.
Kelly was last seen wearing black shorts, a gray shirt, and white running shoes.
Anyone who has had any recent contact with Kelly or Daniel or their vehicles is asked to contact Flagstaff police at 928-774-1414 or Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.
HAVE YOU SEEN HOPE TUCKER?
Police are continuing to search for 46-year-old Hope Tucker who has been missing since May.
She was with her adult son, who is autistic and has limited communication ability, when their vehicle broke down on Interstate 10 near Verrado Way in the early hours of May 22.
Buckeye police located the son at a nearby gas station where he was in need of medical treatment and taken to a hospital.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Buckeye PD tip line at 623-349-6411 or submit a tip online at www.buckeyeaz.gov/crimetip.
