Missing Arizona mother found dead

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46-year-old Hope Tucker (photo by Buckeye Police Department)

BUCKEYE, Arizona. – Buckeye Police have released a sad update on the search for a mother reported missing End of June.

In a statement, a Buckeye Police spokesperson said the body of 46-year-old Hope Tucker was found about 1.5 miles off I-10 shortly before 6:30 a.m. on July 8. The remains of Tucker’s dog were also found in the area.

Police had previously begun searching a desert area west of the Sienna Hills community near Verrado Way and Thomas Road at 5:00 a.m.

“Hope was last seen by her adult son, who has autism, on May 22 when their car broke down on I-10 between Verrado and Watson Rd. The two and their dog exited the vehicle in search of shade. Some time later, Hope passed away,” part of the statement reads. “Hope’s son, who has difficulty communicating, shared this information with a family member on June 22. The family member called police and BPD immediately initiated a search.”

Officials say the Maricopa County Coroner’s Office will determine Tucker’s cause of death.

Map of Verrado – near where Tucker’s car broke down