Tempe police confirm Cahill, who was convicted of first-degree murder more than 40 years ago
TEMPE, AZ — A man convicted of murder more than 40 years ago has escaped from custody and is reportedly on the run.
According to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Cahill was burglarizing the home of Mary Yates on December 3, 1979, when she returned home. Cahill then stabbed Yates multiple times before leaving the house. The mother of four died as a result of a stab wound to her neck. MCAO says the murder happened after Cahill had escaped from a prison in California.
"The defendant appears to be very unconcerned and states he would probably do it again if it means his freedom from arrest. He states he does not care if he is given a life or death sentence as he would be too hold when he gets out anyway to live any kind of life on the outside, and would only turn to more burglaries or similar crimes," wrote a probation officer in a presentencing report.
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