Mesa Man Arrested for Girlfriend’s Murder After Reporting Discovery
In Mesa, Arizona, Kyle Collins was arrested and charged with murder after calling 911 to report finding his girlfriend, Cierra Tellez, unresponsive. Police discovered Tellez deceased with injuries, and evidence led to Collins' arrest for kidnapping and first-degree murder. Prosecutors…
Nashville, TN, July 27, 2026 —
MESA, AZ – Authorities in Mesa, Arizona, have arrested Kyle Collins in connection with the death of his girlfriend, Cierra Tellez. Collins was charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder following the discovery of Tellez, who was found unresponsive.
The incident began when Collins contacted 911 to report finding Tellez in an unresponsive state. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers discovered Tellez deceased. Preliminary findings at the scene indicated that Tellez had sustained injuries. Details regarding the specific nature or severity of these injuries were not immediately released.
Following an investigation at the scene, evidence gathered by police led to Collins’ arrest. He now faces charges including kidnapping and first-degree murder. The timeline of events leading up to Tellez’s death and the discovery is part of the ongoing investigation.
Prosecutors have indicated that Collins has a prior history of domestic violence. The extent or specifics of this past history were not provided. The case remains under active investigation by the Mesa Police Department.
Story summarized from the original created by Brian Petersheim, Molly McBride, Haley Williams, Gray News staff on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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