What was the motive for Triano's murder?
In both trials, prosecutors alleged the motive for Triano's murder was a $2 million insurance policy. This year in Phillips' seven-week long trial, her defense team argued that Phillips and Young were innocent of the crime.
Who found Phillips guilty?
Pima County Judge Richard Fields was unfazed, expressing "great gratitude" to the jury which found Phillips guilty and contending that he had no "residual doubt" about the verdict before imposing the natural life sentence.
Who was the prosecutor for Phillips?
Prosecutor Rick Unklesbay urged the judge to give Phillips the maximum sentence explaining that he had wrestled with deciding which of the two convicted killers committed a "worse" crime.
How did Gary Triano die?
Well-known businessman Gary Triano was killed by a bomb, and the people responsible wouldn’t be convicted for almost twenty years. Our True Crime Arizona journalists found new information about that fateful day and investigated the conspiracies that swirled until there was finally a break in the case. “A bottle of champagne Perignon would come ...
Who knew Gary Triano?
It was a life of luxury and leisure. That was Gary Triano -- work hard, play hard. Ron Lehman knew him well. Gary Triano was both a friend and client. Lehman was Triano’s attorney on business lawsuits. The two worked together for years. But that came to a screeching halt on November 1st, 1996.
Who was Gary Triano's second wife?
Pamela Phillips was Gary Triano’s second wife. She too, relished in their life of status in the fast lane. But, things change. “You might say led to the tragedy that led to the end of Gary’s life,” said Lehman. For more on Gary Triano’s death, visit the AZ Family website. Copyright 2021 KOLD News 13.
Who won the 1953 Tucson Open?
Tommy "Thunder" Bolt during the 1953 Tucson Open at Randolph, which he won that year. Bolt was a WWII vet who joined the tour later in life, but won 15 Tour titles.
Who was the golfer in 1997?
John Risley (L) Barry Martin (middle) and John Handley (R) watch a drive during the third round of the Tucson Chrysler Classic at the Omni Tucson National Golf Resort & Spa in 1997.
Who won the Chrysler Classic in 2006?
Kirk Triplett celebrates as a tough chip shot drops in on the 17th hole for a birdie that put him in the lead of the Chrysler Classic in 2006. He held the lead to win.
Who is Rick Wiley?
Rick Wiley is the photo editor of the Arizona Daily Star in Tucson. From 1995-2004, he was director of photography at the East Valley Tribune in Mesa. From 1988-94 he was a photographer at the Tucson Citizen. He is a graduate of ASU (yes, that ASU).