Two remains found buried in backyard as AZ welfare check uncovers homicide probe

Avondale police’ welfare check on a missing Litchfield Park family led to the discovery of two unidentified decomposing bodies buried in the backyard. Investigators say the couple’s adult son, Matthew Flores, 27, is a homicide suspect and reportedly fled the country before the welfare check. The cause and manner of death are pending a medical examiner’s determination, with the Phoenix homicide unit assisting and the investigation continuing.