Phoenix kidnapping victim found killed, dismembered south of Tucson

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KGUN 9's TinaMGiuliano is live in Tucson at the location where the remains of a kidnapped Phoenix man was found. Watch at 5 and 6pm for the latest on this developing story

TUCSON, Ariz. — KGUN 9 Reporter Tina Giuliano will have more details on this developing story tonight at 5, 6 and 10 p.m.

Police say a man drove a Phoenix man to Tucson and killed him there, then tried to dismember and hide the body.According to police, Cole kidnapped Smith from his apartment on either Sept. 16 or 17. Family members told police they believed Smith owed a debt connected to Smith that could have led to his disappearance.

Police found Cole driving to California, stopped him and arrested him after finding human remains in the car. Cole told police he killed Smith in self-defense. He led detectives to a rural area south of Tucson, where more of Smith's remains were found. Police say Cole bought items meant to dismember and hide Smith's body.Phil Villarreal is the senior real-time editor for KGUN 9. He is also a digital producer and host of"Phil on Film" seen weekly on Good Morning Tucson, Phil moved to KGUN after 17 years with the Arizona Daily Star. He is married and has four children.

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