Arizona Couple Arrested for Alleged Murder of Sex Offender

An Arizona couple faces charges after allegedly murdering a registered sex offender in the state’s desert, according to authorities. Jacob Middlebrook, 35, and his girlfriend, Layne McIntosh, 36, were initially arrested for second-degree murder in connection with the death of 29-year-old Arron Christopher Warren, Bullhead City Police reported.

The investigation began when a motorist found a deceased man on the roadside in the 3100 block of Silver Creek Road. The suspicious circumstances led detectives to initiate a homicide investigation.

“Detectives discovered that the couple had expressed distaste for registered sex offenders and had planned the homicide in advance,” Bullhead City police said.

The investigation revealed that Middlebrook and McIntosh, also local transients, had known Warren for months. The victim’s vehicle was found hours later at a casino in Laughlin, Nevada, with assistance from Las Vegas Metro Police. The couple was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas. They await extradition to Mohave County, Arizona.

The charges were later upgraded to first-degree murder. Police stated the couple had predetermined the location for disposing of Warren’s body, allegedly measuring furniture and beds to conceal it.

Bullhead City Police Chief Paul George emphasized that they update the community on sex offenders’ movements to keep residents informed, not to incite fear. In a statement, he said the police department shares information about Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders who move into or change addresses in the area.

“Our Bureau of Criminal Investigations conducts monthly address verification checks to ensure compliance with registration requirements. We take our responsibility to protect the community seriously,” George explained.