Amber Alert suspect dies in hospital from suicide attempt
Two previous mug shots of Eric Maes, the man police accuse of kidnapping his child from Peoria on Tuesday, Feb. 9. (Source: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office)
By KOLD News 13 Staff | February 23, 2021 at 5:08 PM MST - Updated February 23 at 5:53 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - A suspect involved in an Amber Alert from Peoria has reportedly died from a suicide attempt according to KPHO.
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office says 30-year-old Eric Maes attempted to take his own life while in custody on February 13. He was transported to the hospital for his injuries and died on Friday, Feb. 19, according to KPHO.