Who

Anthony Errigo Jr., 54, a Phoenix laborer, murdered Kiersten Fabiani, 61, with a car jack stand.

How

Errigo struck Fabiani on the head with a vehicle jack stand during a physical fight after an argument.

Aftermath

Errigo hosed himself off after the Oct. 8 slaying, claiming blood spattered on his hands and shoes.

Where

Fabiani was found beneath a black pickup truck in the backyard of Errigo's workplace in Phoenix, Arizona.

Condition

Fabiani had multiple head lacerations, bleeding in her brain, fractured ribs, and a neck injury consistent with strangulation.

Cause of death

The cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head, confirmed on Oct. 18, 2026.

Arrest

Errigo was arrested the next day after the murder and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault, and tampering with physical evidence.

Timeline

Fabiani last appeared on video at 7:14 a.m. on Oct. 8, 2026, and Errigo was last seen at 9:10 a.m. after hosing off.

Shirt

Errigo wore a dark T-shirt with 'NITE NITE' printed on the front during the crime and after the murder.

Phone

Errigo allegedly took Fabiani's cellphone and left it at a friend's home to prevent police tracking.

Family

Fabiani's parents reported she was beaten, murdered, and left in the streets of Phoenix after her death.

Family reaction

Fabiani's mother said, 'How can anybody treat another human being like that? How can you be evil?'

“How can anybody treat another human being like that? How can you be evil?”

Workplace

Errigo worked as a 'hired laborer' at the home where he killed Fabiani.

Blood

Multiple areas of blood were visible on vehicles and the ground at the crime scene.

History

Errigo had a history of domestic violence and Fabiani had struggled with homelessness for about 15 years.

Next steps

Errigo is facing first-degree murder charges and will be tried in court for the killing.