Calif. woman accused is fighting extradition

UPDATE:

MESA - The California woman accused of killing a Valley man is fighting extradition.

This is a bizarre story. Twenty-eight-year-old Jodi Arias was arrested at her home in Yreka, California on Tuesday. She is facing first-degree murder charges for the death of Travis Alexander who was found dead inside his Mesa home in June.

Officers say Arias was the ex-girlfriend of Alexander. Her myspace page has tributes to her former boyfriend, including an album titled “In loving memory of Travis Alexander.” One message reads, “Jodi Arias misses Travis.  See you soon my friend, but not soon enough.”

Police have still not released the cause of death.

ORIGINAL REPORT:

MESA – Police have arrested a suspect in the homicide of a 30-year-old Mesa man.

Officers responded to the 11400 block of E. Queensborough Avenue on the night of June 9 after someone called reporting finding their friend dead inside his residence.

Officers found signs of trauma on the victim who was identified as 30-year-old Travis Alexander.

The investigation continued as detectives waited for results from the Maricopa County Medical Examiner, which led to the arrest of 28-year-old Jodi Arias. The suspect was arrested on July 15 in Yreka, California by Mesa Police and sheriff’s deputies from Siskiyou County on a first-degree murder warrant.

Detectives reveal they determined Arias and Alexander were involved in a prior relationship. Arias was booked in Siskiyou County jail and is waiting to be extradited.

The investigation continues. Anyone with information on Alexander’s death is encouraged to call Mesa Police at (480) 644-2211.