(Maricopa County, AZ) On July 5, 2023, MCSO Fugitive Apprehension Tactical Enforcement Unit (FATE) Detectives arrested and booked 37-year-old Anthonie Ruinard for the suspected murder of Parker League.
Detectives were able to obtain video footage from multiple locations where Parker’s bank card was being used after he was discovered deceased. Video footage from an Arco gas station in Chandler, AZ on June 11th showed Parker and the suspect, Anthonie leaving the store together in a black Dodge Challenger. This was the last time detectives had Parker on video alive. Detectives served a search warrant on Anthonie’s house and sized multiple items. While processing the Dodge Challenger, detectives located forensic evidence in the trunk, which was tested using a Rapid DNA resulting in a positive match for Parker’s DNA. Due to this and additional evidence collected, detectives arrested and booked Anthonie Ruinard on 1 count of first-degree murder, 2 count Narcotic drug possession for sale, 1 count drug possession equipment for manufacturing, 1 count Narcotic drug-manufacture, 2 count possession weapon by a prohibited person, 1 count theft credit card, 1 count fraudulent use of credit card, 1 count abandonment/conceal dead body/parts.
“This is another example of great investigative work by our detectives,” said Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone. “And why our FATE Unit is such a crucial component for public safety in the apprehension of these violent criminals from our communities.”