The Phoenix Killer: Eight Murders in Three Weeks
Show Notes
In December 2025, Cleophus Emmanuel Cooksey Jr. was sentenced to death for a killing spree that claimed eight lives in just three weeks across the Phoenix Valley. This episode follows the investigation that connected seemingly random murders through GPS data, ballistic evidence, and a stolen necklace — revealing how forensic science linked crimes that initially appeared unrelated, including the murder of the killer's own mother.
Sources & References
- Jury gives death sentence to convicted Phoenix serial killer - AZ Family
- Serial killer gets death sentence for string of murders in Phoenix - CBS News
- Serial killer found guilty of murdering 8 people in Arizona - CBS News
- Cleophus Cooksey Jr. - Wikipedia
- Serial Killer Sentenced to Death - Maricopa County Attorney
- What to Know About the Arizona Serial Killings - US News