In June 2010, 50-year-old Blanca Acevedo was navigating a life of quiet chaos when she was found murdered in a building set aflame. The brutal case of overkill quickly went cold for the detectives on the case… But could a letter found on Blanca’s bedside table have held the key to finding her killer all along? It’s one of several clues new investigators are chasing down to solve this 15-year-old murder.
Episode Info
If you have any information about the murder of Blanca Acevedo, please call 480-WITNESS (480-948-6377) to leave an anonymous tip. The Phoenix Police Department asks that you leave as much information as possible to help solve Blanca’s murder.

A photo of Blanca on her wedding day. Courtesy: Jeffrey Davis.

A photo of Blanca on her wedding day. Courtesy: Jeffrey Davis.

A photo of the Nu Way Realty office building. It is now the “Mountain Fire and Miracles Ministries.” Photo taken by Audiochuck staff.

A photo of the parking lot where Blanca’s body was brought after she was pulled out of the fire. Photo taken by Audiochuck staff.

A photo of the Nu Way Realty office building featuring Detective Mark Nunley, lead investigator on Blanca’s case. The photo is now the “Mountain Fire and Miracles Ministries.” Photo taken by Audiochuck staff.
Episode Source Material
Original Reporting by Taylor Hartz