SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Newly-released court documents are providing more information surrounding the death of an 11-year-old boy at an Old Town Scottsdale hotel.The incident, according to officials, happened at an Extended Stay America hotel near Scottsdale Road and Goldwater Boulevard."When we showed up, the victim, who ended up being a juvenile, was taken to a local hospital, where they were later pronounced deceased," said Sgt.
Kevin Quon with the Scottsdale Police Department."When they talk about a juvenile being murdered in my backyard, that's horrific," said Peggy Hicklim, who lives in the area.It’s just really tragic, it’s just really hard," said Jordan Barclay who also lives in the area. "You just make friendships as you stay here, you know, so that’s why I think it hurts the most."Scottsdale Police say 51-year-old Stephanie Marie Davis and her husband, 33-year-old Thomas James Desharnais, have been arrested and were booked into jail on suspicion of first-degree homicide and two counts of child abuse.
In a statement, Scottsdale Police officials say they arrested two people, 51-year-old Stephanie Marie Davis and her husband, 33-year-old Thomas James Desharnais."Detectives discovered another young male child under the care of the defendants.