When a Phoenix, Arizona couple is murdered in their own home, responding officers consider it one of the cruelest crimes they’ve ever investigated. Investigators search for the killer or killers of two beloved grandparents who’d devoted their lives to helping others in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
William and Barbara Singer were 81 and 64-years-old, respectively, when they were killed in their north Phoenix, Arizona home in late June of 2014. Image source: family photo.During the last year of his life, William experienced age-related health problems. At the time of his and Barbara’s murders, he had recently been released from the hospital and was experiencing mobility issues. Image source: family photo.Pictured: Barbara withdrawing cash from an ATM on the night of June 28th. William had made a withdrawal from the ATM 15 minutes prior. Investigators believe the Singers were made to make the withdrawals, and were then taken back to their home and killed. Image source: ATM footage still.Barbara and William shared a passion for travel. Prior to their murders, they’d been looking forward to William becoming well enough for them to take their dream trip to the Panama Canal. Here, William is seen holding a sea turtle during one of their trips together. Image source: family photo.Barbara and William had been married for nearly 40 years at the time of their murders. Those who knew them described them as inseparable, and meant for each other. They spent the majority of their lives caring for others in need–Barbara as a pediatric nurse practitioner who treated abused children, and William as a medevac pilot and EMT and CPR instructor. They made tremendous impacts on the lives of many in need, and are badly missed by family, friends and co-workers. Image source: family photo.
If you know anything about the deaths of Barbara and William Singer, please contact the Phoenix Police directly at 602-262-6151, or—if you wish to remain anonymous—call the Silent Witness tipline at 480-948-6377.
If your tip leads to the identification of the Singers’ killer or killers, you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $5,000.
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