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Avondale and Phoenix police are conducting an international manhunt for Matthew Flores, 27, who is considered a suspect in a homicide investigation following the discovery of two bodies in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The case originated on Tuesday afternoon when family members requested a welfare check for a husband, wife, and their son, Flores, at a residence near Litchfield Road and Wigwam Boulevard. Upon arrival, Avondale Police Officer Daniel Benavidez reported that officers found no one inside the home but discovered large amounts of blood and evidence of cleanup efforts, indicating foul play. Consequently, a missing persons investigation was immediately opened. On Thursday morning, drone footage captured detectives using shovels and a mini excavator to search the backyard, where they recovered two unidentified bodies in a state of decomposition. Authorities believe the victims are the husband and wife whose welfare was checked, though their names have not been released. Police stated that Flores fled the country before officers could search the home and is currently at large. While detectives are not formally designating Flores a homicide suspect at this specific moment, they confirmed he is a suspect in the missing persons investigation. Investigators emphasize that there is no ongoing threat to the public and that this was an isolated incident. The Avondale Police Department is working closely with the Phoenix Police homicide unit to process the scene and recover remains. Neighbors reported hearing a scream of 'please stop' prior to the incident and observed suspicious vehicles circling the quiet neighborhood. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Flores’ whereabouts to contact the Avondale Police Department at 623-333-7001 or the Silent Witness tip line. The investigation remains active as authorities continue to sift through evidence from the property and surrounding area.
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