Arizona Man Found Dead After Helping Stranger Claiming Car Trouble

Paul Clifford, 53, was discovered near a smoldering vehicle in a suspected homicide after leaving his home late at night to assist a stranger.

Paul Clifford, 53, left his home in Pima County, Arizona, late on December 23 to help a man who claimed to have car trouble and was later found dead.
His body was discovered near a smoldering vehicle in the Redington Pass area, northeast of Tucson, on Christmas Eve morning.
Authorities are investigating the case as a homicide and have not yet identified any suspects or made arrests.
The incident may be connected to a stolen vehicle later found at an apartment complex in Tucson, though police have not confirmed direct links.
Clifford's family described him as a caring and generous person, and a GoFundMe has been set up to support his grieving wife.