On June 1, 2007, homicide detectives responded to Sasabee Hwy, MP 9, to follow-up on information that a reported missing man had possibly been murdered and thrown into a mine shaft.  The victim, identified as Danny Lee Gatlin (DOB 10/24/59), was thought to be missing since October of 2006.

Information received recently through an unrelated investigation revealed that Mr. Gatlin was the victim of a murder.  A firearm believed to be the murder weapon was retrieved.  In a cooperative effort with the Tucson A.T.F., additional information led detectives to the original homicide scene in Arivaca.

Mr. Gatlin was found approximately 20 feet below the surface by Search and Rescue personnel.  He was found wrapped in blankets and severely decomposed.  Autopsy results indicate that Mr. Gatlin suffered multiple gunshot wounds.

The following arrests have been made in connection with this homicide:

Stephanie Bartlett (DOB 04/13/66)           
1st Degree Murder

Tommie Joe Holliday (DOB 11/27/53)
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Obstructing a Criminal Investigation

Stacey Leigh Sharp (DOB 02/23/67)        
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Obstructing a Criminal Investigation

Randal Fromme (DOB 07/08/57)              
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Obstructing a Criminal Investigation

Mugs of the above arrestees will be available at the Sheriff’s Administration Building located at 1750 E. Benson Hwy. located at 1750 E. Benson Hwy.