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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 16:24 MST
updated: 2026-11-12 16:42 MST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Prosecutors send 2013 Phoenix guard killing case back to police

Prosecutors have sent back the 2013 killing of security guard Jeffrey Bellemare for more investigation. Suspect Joe Gerardo, 43, was released from jail.

Section: [Public Safety](/phoenix/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Jeffrey Bellemare](/phoenix/wiki/jeffrey-bellemare.md), [Joe Gerardo](/phoenix/wiki/joe-gerardo.md), [Phoenix Police Department](/phoenix/wiki/phoenix-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [AZFamily (KTVK 3TV / CBS 5 KPHO)](https://www.azfamily.com/2026/11/12/2013-phoenix-security-guards-murder-case-referred-back-police/), 2026-11-12 16:24 MST: 2013 Phoenix security guard’s murder case referred back to police
- [FOX 10 Phoenix (KSAZ)](https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-cold-case-murder-suspect-released-detectives-continue-investigation), 2026-11-12 16:42 MST: Phoenix cold case murder suspect released as detectives continue investigation

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