By Associated Press - Tuesday, March 3, 2020

COOLIDGE, Ariz. (AP) - Authorities say a woman has been arrested in connection with a homicide near Picacho last weekend.

Pinal County Sheriff’s officials say deputies responded to reports of a fight and possible hit-and-run Saturday night about 15 miles north of Picacho.

They say Peggy O’Neil, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene and Chanda Eckert, 33, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder.



Authorities say the killing doesn’t appear to be random because they believe the victim knew the suspect.

It’s unclear if Eckert has a lawyer for her case yet.

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