UPDATE 03/21/2024: MISSING PERSON/ HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION- ARIZONA STRIP
This investigation began on January 21, 2018, when Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and
Detectives responded to the home of Jerry and Susan McFalls in Littlefield, AZ after the couple was reported
missing by family members. At the home, deputies located the victims’ phones, guns, money, medications,
identifications, and family pets inside the residence. The missing couple was last heard from on January 11,
2018.
Over the next several months several interviews were conducted with persons of interest and potential
witnesses. Ongoing searches were conducted by law enforcement with the assistance of many concerned
citizens. Based on information gathered, multiple search warrants were executed. Items of potential
evidentiary value were collected and sent to the FBI Crime Lab for analysis.
On October 15, 2018, Deputies and Detectives responded to a desert area near the Virgin River Gorge,
where two sets of human remains were located in a shallow grave. Susan McFalls was positively identified
on October 18, 2018, by comparing medical records and a medical device located along with the remains.
Jerry McFalls Sr. was positively identified on January 30, 2020, using DNA analysis.
The case remained active, and a lead was discovered. Kenneth Gene Snyder, 57 of Littlefield, Az was
identified as a suspect. Detectives conducted follow-up interviews with neighbors and acquaintances. As a
result, a witness was identified who alleged that Kenneth Snyder had shot and killed the McFalls.
The witness gave extensive details into the night of the McFalls’ death, claiming that Jerry McFalls and
Kenneth Snyder had gotten into a verbal altercation after Jerry approached Snyder’s residence. The
altercation escalated resulting in Snyder shooting Jerry, then Susan, and removing their bodies from the
property. Snyder allegedly threatened to kill the witness if they called law enforcement. Detectives followed
up on the new information, executing search warrants and collecting evidence to substantiate the claim.
Investigators have determined that Kenneth Gene Snyder was responsible for the death of Jerry and Susan
McFalls.
Suspect Kenneth Gene Snyder had since been shot and killed during the commission of a domestic violence
assault on his property on June 1, 2023. With Snyder being deceased, no arrest can be made in reference
to his involvement in the murder of Jerry and Susan McFalls.

UPDATE 01/30/2020: HUMAN REMAINS LOCATED- ARIZONA STRIP
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating a case of two sets of human remains found in
the desert near the Virgin River Gorge in the Arizona Strip area. On October 18th, 2018, dispatch received a
call of human remains found and Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Detectives responded to the area. One set
of the human remains was previously identified as Susan Marie McFalls, 62 of Littlefield, Arizona. The
Mohave County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Mohave County Medical Examiner’s Office that the
second set of human remains has been positively identified through DNA analysis as belonging to Jerry
David McFalls Sr., 62 of Littlefield, AZ. Next of kin notifications have been made. This investigation is
ongoing.

UPDATE 11/01/2018: HUMAN REMAINS LOCATED- ARIZONA STRIP
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a case of two sets of human remains found in
the desert near the Virgin River Gorge in the Arizona Strip area. On October 18th, dispatch received a call of
human remains found and Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Detectives responded to the area. One set of the
human remains have been identified as belonging to Susan Marie McFalls, 63 of Littlefield, Arizona. Medical
examiners were able to make a positive identification by comparing medical records and a medical device
located along with the remains. The second body has not yet been identified and both sets of remains have
been forwarded for scientific examination. This investigation is ongoing.

ORIGINAL 10/18/2018: HUMAN REMAINS LOCATED- ARIZONA STRIP
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a case of two sets of human remains found in
the desert near the Virgin River Gorge in the Arizona Strip area. On Monday, dispatch received a call of
human remains found and Mohave County Sheriff’s Office Detectives responded to the area. With the
assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation Evidence Response Team, a thorough investigation of the
area has been conducted over the last four days. All evidence located has been sent to the FBI Crime Lab
for scientific examination to determine the identities of the remains. This investigation is ongoing.

UPDATE 03/27/2018: MISSING COUPLE UPDATE- LITTLEFIELD
Jerry and Susan McFalls were reported missing on January 11, 2018, eleven days after they were last seen
at their residence in Littlefield, Az. Mohave County Sheriff’s Deputies are actively working on this case.
Sheriff’s Detectives have diligently processed the scene and surrounding areas around the residence
without success. Cadaver dogs and drones have been used during previous searches. Sheriff’s Detectives
have conducted a total of four search warrants resulting from leads provided by the community. All potential
evidence gathered by the Sheriff’s Office has been transferred to the FBI Crime Lab for analysis. The case
continues to remain a top priority for the Sheriff’s Office and updates will follow as more information is
gathered.

Mohave County Sheriff Doug Schuster wishes to express his compassion and concern for the family during
this very trying time. Sheriff Schuster would also like to rebuke the notion that MCSO either doesn’t care or
are too incompetent to handle the case, as reported in the Mesquite Local Newspaper. “We take every case
very seriously and are making every effort at resolution. It is distressing and very counterproductive that
information is being released that is misleading or factually inaccurate.”
The following items were recovered by independent search parties and surrendered to MCSO for testing:

• Presumptive tests were conducted on a mattress cover that appeared to have blood spots, with negative
  results for blood evidence. This item has been sent off for further testing.
• All shell casings related to the incident were collected by detectives during the original search warrant.
  According to family members, a family friend used the property for recreational shooting after the search
  warrant had been conducted, which contributed to the additional shell casings being discovered.
• Bullet holes found in a shed on the property were photographed during the initial search warrant conducted
  by detectives.
• Any other items found on the property were most likely caused by contamination from other individuals on
  the property after detectives cleared the residence.
  Detectives are still investigating this as a missing persons until evidence is found that reflects otherwise.
  Mohave County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the community for their assistance in resolving this
  matter. Anyone with information about the disappearance of Jerry and Susan McFalls is urged to contact the
  Mohave County Sheriff’s Office at 1-800-522-4312.

UPDATE 02/22/2018: MISSING COUPLE UPDATE – LITTLEFIELD AZ
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is still requesting the public’s assistance with any information regarding
the disappearance of Jerry and Susan McFalls. The Sheriff’s Office, along with the assistance of the FBI is
currently examining evidence and investigating possible leads. If anyone has information regarding the
whereabouts of the McFalls, please contact your local law enforcement or the Mohave County Sheriff’s
Office Detective Division at 1-800-522-4312.

ORIGINAL 01/23/2018: MISSING COUPLE- LITTLEFIELD
The Mohave County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the disappearance of Jerry and Susan McFalls,
both 62, of Littlefield Arizona. The couple was last heard from on January 11, 2018. Mohave County Sheriff’s
Detectives conducted a search of the Littlefield residence early this morning (01/23) looking for any
information that would lead them to the whereabouts of the couple. Sheriff’s detectives utilized search dogs
from Washington County Search and Rescue, as well as numerous volunteers to search the area around
the residence. Both phones belonging to the victims, as well as guns, money, medications, identifications