It was a mother and son found dead in a Desert Cedars home earlier this week.
Diane Zeitler, 68, and Andre Zeitler, 40, are listed as decedents by the Pinal County Medical Examiner’s office. The home is owned by Andre Zeitler, according to the Pinal County Assessor.
PCME staff said the cause and manner of death are still under investigation and are expected to be released Monday.
Police were called to a wellness check in a Desert Cedars home Wednesday where they found the two dead inside. The circumstances of the death are still under investigation.
There is no indication of an ongoing threat to the community, according to police.
Andre was a software developer, with his most recent employment at Ziff Davis, a digital media company with offices in Scottsdale, according to his LinkedIn profile.
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