Avondale Police have identified Matthew Flores, 27, as a suspect in the disappearance of his family in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The investigation began on August 4, 2026, when relatives requested a welfare check at the family's home. Upon arrival, officers found the residence empty and discovered evidence of foul play, including a large amount of blood and materials used to conceal it. Investigators subsequently recovered two unidentified human remains in a state of decomposition from the backyard of the property. Authorities believe the remains belong to Flores's parents, though names have been withheld at the family's request. Matthew Flores is currently at large and is believed to have fled the United States prior to the welfare check. Police have not announced specific charges but are treating the case as a missing persons investigation with suspected homicide. The Avondale Police Department, assisted by state and federal agencies, is urging the public to report any information regarding Flores's whereabouts. There is no known threat to the general community, and the incident is considered isolated. Detectives continue to work on establishing a timeline of events and identifying the remains. The family had been reported missing under suspicious circumstances several months prior, with one relative, Nancy Guthrie, missing for six months. The investigation remains active as authorities seek to locate the suspect and confirm the identities of the victims.