FLAGSTAFF, AZ — Officials confirm they have located the remains of 45-year-old Kelly Paduchowski, who was reported missing Sunday in the Flagstaff area. Her husband, Daniel Paduchowski, was arrested for second-degree murder.
Daniel originally told authorities Kelly left their home in west Flagstaff Sunday around 1:30 p.m. to go for a run and swim at Lake Mary. Later that evening, Daniel called police to report his wife never returned.
During the investigation and after interviewing witnesses, Daniel was arrested for aggravated assault on Monday.
On Friday, after several days of searching the Flagstaff area, police announced Kelly's remains were located at approximately 10 a.m.
The location of her remains will not be disclosed at this time due to investigation efforts, officials say.
VIDEO: Flagstaff PD provides update on Paduchowski case in video below
Following an investigation, the Coconino County Attorney's Office reached an agreement with Daniel in which he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, concealing a body, and a drug offense.
These charges come with a 16-year prison term without the possibility of parole release, according to the senior County Attorney.
As part of the agreement, authorities say Daniel provided the location of Kelly's body, her phone, car keys, and the murder weapon.
The investigation was conducted by the Coconino County Sheriff's Office, Flagstaff Police Department and Coconino County Attorney's Office.
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 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.
See previous ABC15 coverage of Kelly's disappearance in the player above.
Her vehicle 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.
On Monday, officials initially arrested Daniel on an aggravated assault charge after speaking to neighbors who said they saw Kelly lying face-down and motionless with Daniel on top of her. No calls were made to 911 before Daniel reported her missing.
A GoFundMe account has been created to help Kelly's two children, ages 7 and 9.
