Lauren Heike, 29, was found dead on April 29, 2023, in the north Phoenix desert near 64th Street and Mayo Boulevard.
Lana and Jeff Heike speak about the murder of their daughter, Lauren, during a news conference at the Phoenix Police Department on May 3, 2023.Homicide detectives with the Phoenix Police Department are investigating the death of 29-year-old Lauren Heike afterHeike was hiking a desert trail near East Libby Street and North 65th Place on Friday morning when she was believed to have been attacked from behind, according to Phoenix police Lt. James Hester.
Now, Heike's family and friends are urging the Phoenix community to help them bring justice to the young woman's case. They gathered at Phoenix police headquarters on Wednesday to share information with the public. Lana Heike, Lauren's mother, described her daughter as a beautiful, kindhearted woman who was sweet to everyone she met.
"I had asked what we were all thankful for that day and she had specifically just said that she was so thankful to just wake up another day so positive and to be able to go get a coffee and go on a walk," Hubbel said, holding back tears.
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