Parents found buried behind home in wealthy neighborhood as police launch international manhunt for son

An international manhunt is underway for an Arizona man who’s a suspect in the deaths of both his parents, with police finding their bodies buried in a backyard.

Officials said on Friday that two bodies were located in the backyard of a Litchfield Park, Arizona home. 27-year-old Matthew Flores was named as a suspect in their disappearance and death, and investigators believe he has fled the country.

Flores’ mother and father were the individuals found dead.

The Flores family said in a statement that they are “devastated.”

“The Flores Semyonov family is devastated by recent events,” the representative said. “They are fully cooperating with law enforcement. Because this is an ongoing investigation, the family respectfully asks for privacy during this difficult time. Their deepest gratitude is extended to their loved ones, neighbors, and the community at large who have expressed concern.”