On January 19, 2026, 21-year-old Angelys Lenay Spurgeon was found dead inside her home in Gilbert, Arizona, with a gunshot wound to the chin. Her boyfriend of approximately 1.5 years, 26-year-old Judah Benjamin Chesley, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Police responded to a welfare check early that morning after Chesley called 911 in a drunken state, expressing distress and admitting to the shooting. Evidence at the scene included a cartridge case near the victim and firearms found in the home. Chesley's family reported concerns about his mental health and behavior, including previous domestic conflicts and firearm ownership. The investigation remains ongoing.
Country: United States
State/Province: Arizona, United States
City/Region: Gilbert
Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide
Relationship Status: Dating
Relationship Duration: 1.5 years
Incident Date: Jan. 19, 2026
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1.5 years
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2026-01-19
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Man arrested after woman found dead inside Gilbert home
Domestic Violence
The case involves a domestic violence homicide where the suspect, the victim's boyfriend, shot the victim during a conflict while intoxicated. The relationship was marked by numerous arguments and prior incidents of violence, including use of a Taser. The suspect's mental health deterioration and firearm access contributed to the fatal escalation.
Police arrested Judah Chesley on second-degree murder charges following a welfare check. Evidence includes cartridge cases, firearms, and blood spatter. Family members provided statements about prior conflicts and mental health issues. Investigation remains ongoing with no further details released.
Initial uncertainty about the victim's identity and cause of death; suspect's statements were confused and intoxicated. No reported confusion about suspect identification.
On January 19, 2026, Chesley called 911 intoxicated, admitting to shooting his girlfriend. Police responded to the home, found the victim deceased with a gunshot wound, and arrested Chesley. Evidence at the scene and family statements corroborate a history of domestic conflict and mental health deterioration leading to the homicide.
High risk due to history of domestic conflict, substance abuse, firearm access, and mental health concerns. Prior violent incidents and family reports of erratic behavior indicate elevated danger.
Domestic violence cases with prior conflict, substance abuse, and firearm access pose high risk for fatal outcomes. Early intervention and mental health support are critical. Family reports and prior incidents can be key warning signs.
Numerous arguments during the relationship, prior use of a Taser on the victim, and family concerns about suspect's mental health and behavior.
911 call by suspect admitting to shooting, blood on suspect's hands, cartridge case near victim, firearms found in home, and family witness statements.
Physical evidence including cartridge case, firearms, blood spatter; suspect's 911 call; witness statements from family members.
Suspect's mother and stepfather reported hearing a loud bang and suspect talking loudly; victim's family member noted numerous arguments and prior Taser incident; suspect's father reported missed calls and suspect's admission of shooting.
No follow-up reports available beyond initial arrest and investigation status.
Exact motive details and full circumstances of the shooting remain unclear; mental health diagnosis status is unconfirmed.