In a chilling incident in Arizona, a teenager is accused of residing unlawfully in a neighbor’s home for two weeks after allegedly killing the homeowner and leaving his body in the backyard. This startling revelation has shaken the local community as details of the case emerge.

The suspect, 18-year-old Xzavion Johnson, was apprehended by the Phoenix Police Department on Monday, facing charges of murder and burglary. The victim, 57-year-old David Jimenez, had been the subject of concern among neighbors who had not seen him recently but suspected that someone was inhabiting his residence. In response to these concerns, the police conducted a welfare check at Jimenez’s Phoenix home, leading to the grim discovery.

Court documents made available by local CBS affiliate KPHO reveal that Johnson’s mother had informed the authorities of her son’s disappearance since late December 2025. Her suspicions were heightened upon visiting Jimenez’s house, where she found a package addressed to her son on the porch. Additionally, she reported an unpleasant odor emanating from the backyard, which further raised her concerns.

Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement officials discovered Jimenez’s body in the backyard, significantly decomposed, indicating it had been there for quite some time. Attempts to communicate with Johnson, who was found inside the home, were initially unsuccessful as he barricaded himself indoors. Eventually, after a prolonged standoff, he exited the house and was taken into custody by the police.

When police arrived at the home, they made their way into the backyard and found Jimenez’s body “in advanced stages of decomposition.” Police said Johnson was inside the house, and they attempted to make contact with him. After he barricaded himself for an “extended” time, he left the house and police arrested him.

During Johnson’s interview with police, he reportedly told them that he went to Jimenez’s home on Dec. 29, 2025, with the intent to rob him. He allegedly brought a gun with him that he had stolen 10 days earlier. Johnson apparently told police that he saw that the side gate to Jimenez’s home was open and entered the property. Jimenez spotted him, and he allegedly opened fire on the older man, killing him.

Police said Johnson covered Jimenez’s body with blankets. He then allegedly went inside the house and made himself at home. According to court documents, Johnson said he used Jimenez’s credit cards and drove his vehicle. He also allegedly used his neighbor’s address to order packages to the home.

Johnson’s mother told police that she was unaware of any connection between her son and Jimenez, a recently retired VA nurse whose family lived in New Mexico.

Johnson was booked into the Maricopa County Jail on “multiple” charges including murder and burglary. He is being held on $1 million cash bond.