The Christmas Eve murders and an attorney’s secret struggle

What happened during the 2023 Christmas Eve murders inside a Central Phoenix home was largely a mystery until now, though the public knew the killer was the husband of late Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel. As the victim’s son reveals exactly what unfolded that night and how he narrowly escaped alive, a woman shares her story for the first time about the secret and silent domestic abuse Allister Adel suffered before her death at the hands of the same man.

If you or anyone you know is suffering from domestic violence or mental health, please visit these links and resources for help:

https://des.az.gov/domestic-violence

https://www.phoenix.gov/law/victims/domestic-violence/resources-and-referrals

https://www.thehotline.org/

Arizona’s Family journalists Briana Whitney and Serjio Hernandez take a deep dive into both unsolved and solved cases around Arizona — retracing steps, uncovering new evidence, and revealing new theories from those involved in the investigations.