Glendale police confirmed that a woman reported missing earlier this month was found dead in a remote area near Lake Pleasant, and a man has been arrested in connection with her death. The discovery and subsequent arrest bring a grim close to a search that began when family members grew alarmed after losing contact with the woman on July 5.
How investigators connected the disappearance to Lake Pleasant
Authorities say 21-year-old Arianna Jones was last known to be at her apartment near 59th and Northern avenues. Family members who checked the unit reported damaged entry, a broken cell phone, a missing wallet and the woman’s dog left in a kennel without food or water. Routine video calls to the child in the family stopped, and messages went unread — prompting relatives to contact police.
- Officers reviewed surveillance footage and vehicle alert systems to identify a man who picked Jones up from her apartment.
- Investigators say cellphone location data showed Jones’ phone last pinged near Lake Pleasant early on July 6 and that a suspect’s phone moved in tandem with hers.
- Search teams later located decomposing remains and additional evidence in a secluded area near Lake Pleasant Parkway and West Old Carefree Highway.
Arrest and charges
Police identified the man as Domonic Rodolico. Investigators say evidence tied him to the scene; authorities located human remains in a shallow grave on July 11, and Rodolico was arrested that day. Court records reported by local outlets indicate he was booked on a charge of first-degree murder and held on a $2 million bond.
“Extensive data was analyzed in this case,” police said, describing travel and location patterns that led detectives to the remote site near Lake Pleasant.
Community impact and ongoing work
Glendale police said cadaver dogs and forensic teams recovered material evidence at the site, including items consistent with a meeting at a movie theater. Detectives told reporters they believe the suspect and victim connected through social media and met in person the day she disappeared. Authorities had not released a confirmed cause of death at the time of the announcement.
For residents, the case is a reminder of how quickly routine plans can turn tragic and how digital data — surveillance footage and phone signals — increasingly plays a role in local homicide investigations. The investigation remains active; police asked anyone with information about the case or who may have seen either person on July 5 to contact Glendale detectives.
| Key timeline | Details |
|---|---|
| July 5 | Last known contact with Arianna Jones; she planned to meet an acquaintance for a movie |
| July 6 (early) | Jones' phone last pinged near Lake Pleasant |
| July 11 | Human remains and evidence found; suspect arrested |
Glendale police personnel continue to work with outside agencies on processing the scene and coordinating forensic analysis. The department has not released further identifying details about the evidence collected or a final cause of death pending completion of autopsy results and formal identification procedures.
