Former MCAO detective sentenced to 19 years for the death of his wife

Former Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Detective John Byrd has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for the 2024 death of his wife, Elizabeth.

Byrd was also ordered to pay restitution and has a lifetime no-contact order for the children involved.

Byrd was originally arrested in August 2024 following an investigation conducted by Mesa Police…

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