MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — Authorities have identified the body found inside a bonfire pile in the desert of Tonto National Forest near the Hackamore Gate to Bulldog Canyon area, Maricopa County Sheriff's Office officials said.
18-year-old Parker League was reported missing by the Tempe Police Department. His body was discovered around 7 a.m. Monday, June 12, and the MCSO Homicide Unit stepped in to handle the investigation.
Authorities said that League's death was malicious, and the investigation is still underway.
MCSO was unable to provide further information.
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