Man Accused of Murder After Surveillance Exposes Lie | Tucson News

Tucson News Today | 2 Min Now | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

A man in Mesa, Kyle Collins, is facing first-degree murder and kidnapping charges after his girlfriend Cierra Tellez was found brutally murdered in their apartment—with a broken metal cane allegedly used as a weapon. Surveillance footage contradicts his story, showing him leaving the apartment early, wiping himself down, and returning—while his employer confirmed he never showed up for work. His mother called in sick, claiming he was distraught over his girlfriend allegedly cheating. Surveillance also shows Tellez entered the apartment the night before and never left. A neighbor recalled…