Jack Upchurch Trial Begins | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 15, 2026 · 1m

The trial of Jack Daryl Upchurch, accused of murdering kind-hearted neighbor Paul Clifford on Christmas Eve 2024, has begun in Pima County — with Upchurch facing first-degree murder, armed robbery, and kidnapping charges. His co-defendants have already accepted plea deals, while Upchurch’s case unfolds as jury testimony kicks off. Clifford, known for his generosity, was killed after helping Upchurch — who allegedly posed as a stranded driver — only to be violently attacked. His stolen car was found miles away, and Upchurch, with a prior criminal record, was arrested alongside his…