Son of man found dead in burning vehicle: 'My dad never went to Tucson for ... - Tucson News Now
The death of a Mesa man who was found in the trunk of a burning vehicle near Avra Valley last week is officially being investigated as murder. That’s according to the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, one day after the remains were identified as 57-year-old Curtis W. Oliver. This week, homicide investigators identified Douglas Aukerman, 43, and Deanna Huber, 29, as persons of interest in the case and asked for the public’s. “That's why we wanna talk to these people,” said Deputy Tracy Suitt of the Pima County Sheriff’s Department. However, authorities say they may be driving a silver 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser with Arizona license plate 931-YLL. Tucson News Now spoke with the Oliver's 29-year-old son, who lives in New York. “My dad never went to Tucson for anything, but I know his car was stolen about a week ago,” he said. "I've never seen these people or heard anything about them until now," the son said of the persons of interest. When asked if his father had any known enemies, he said, "No. My dad’s very likable. If you have any information about Curtis Oliver, his connection to Tucson, the. Source: www.tucsonnewsnow.com
