Couple facing murder charges over claims they killed sex offender because of his past crimes

Two Arizona residents have been charged with murder in connection with the death of a registered sex offender, whom police say they targeted because of his past crimes. Authorities say the alleged killing was planned, highlighting their warning that offender registration information must not be used to threaten or harm anyone.

Arron Christopher Warren, 29, was found stabbed on a desert road near Bullhead City on Saturday; police later found his car at a casino in Laughlin, Nevada. Jacob Dylan Middlebrook, 35, and Layne Justine McIntosh, 36, were arrested and are awaiting extradition to Arizona. Police say the couple had discussed where to leave Warren’s body and looked for furniture to cover it. Warren was classified as a Level 2 offender, a category described as indicating a mild degree of public danger and a moderate risk of reoffending.