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Rental Car Mix-Up Turns Deadly | Tucson News
A wild night in Phoenix ends in tragedy: 28-year-old Josiah Mahape faces murder charges after allegedly choking 40-year-old George Fuentes during a chaotic confrontation that began when Mahape couldn’t find his rental car. Police say Mahape admitted to the chokehold, claiming he feared for his family’s safety, while also admitting he was drinking and couldn’t explain how he ended up at the airport. The car, found with vomit and an open container, was later discovered to be Mahape’s own — yet he claimed Fuentes had taken it. Mahape, now booked on $1 million bond, says he’s confused about the…
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