Man Arrested in Girlfriend’s Death in Mesa; Prosecutors Allege Kidnapping, Murder
Kyle Collins, 37, has been arrested and charged with the murder of his girlfriend, Cierra Tellez, 36, in Mesa, Arizona. Collins had called 911 reporting he found Tellez unresponsive, but police later discovered injuries on her body that led to…
Charlotte, NC, July 27, 2026 —
MESA, Ariz. – Kyle Collins, 37, has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Cierra Tellez, 36, in Mesa, Arizona. Police initiated an investigation after Collins called 911 to report finding Tellez unresponsive.
Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered injuries on Tellez’s body. These findings led to Collins’s arrest. He is now facing charges of kidnapping and first-degree murder.
Court documents reviewed by reporters indicate that Collins has a documented history of domestic violence. Further details regarding the nature and extent of this history were not immediately available.
The victim’s family has issued a plea, urging the public to be aware of and recognize the signs of domestic abuse. They hope this message will help others identify and potentially prevent similar tragedies.
The investigation into Tellez’s death is ongoing. Specific details surrounding the timeline of events leading to the discovery of Tellez and the subsequent arrest of Collins have not been fully disclosed by authorities.
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