GLENDALE, AZ — Glendale police say they believe they have identified a teenager who was found dead in a backyard earlier this month.
On Wednesday, officials announced they were looking for help identifying a body found in the backyard of a home near 51st Avenue and Cactus Road on June 8.
Police said the body was believed to be that of a “juvenile male” possibly around 15-16 years old, and they released sketches showing his tattoos.
On Thursday, Glendale police say they received a tip from the person who designed the tattoo, which they believe has led them to properly identify the body.
Police believe the body is that of a 16-year-old boy who was reported missing from Queen Creek and last seen in October 2023. They also believe the body was in the backyard of the home all of that time.
The name has not been released yet pending the completion of a medical examiner's report. The cause of death is believed to be self-inflicted.
