TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - A man was arrested after his partner was found dead in their home in the 1600 block of East Prince Road in Tucson early Wednesday, Dec. 3.

The Tucson Police Department said 66-year-old Steven Joseph Birch is facing a first-degree murder charge for killing 74-year-old Sandra Joyce Rae-Hansen.

The TPD said the investigation began when Rae-Hansen’s co-workers called 911 because she failed to show up for work and they were unable to reach her.

Birch was arrested after Rae-Hansen was found dead in the home by officers.

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