A quarter-century after a south Scottsdale house exploded and firefighters found the bodies of Mary Fisher and her two children, the man police quickly labeled their prime suspect is still nowhere to be found. Detectives say the case file remains open, and they continue to chase down leads as they arrive, even as time and age work against them. The 25th anniversary has kicked up a new wave of media attention and pushed investigators to take another hard look at old tips.
Speaking with FOX 10 Phoenix, Scottsdale lead detective John Heintzelman said investigators “work it as if he is” still alive, noting that the department fields one to two tips a week. Heintzelman told the station that the passage of time, and the fact Fisher would now be in his mid-60s, makes confirming sightings tougher but does not change how detectives approach the investigation. He acknowledged the work is getting harder, yet stressed that officers remain committed to finding answers.
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