The Pinal County Sheriff’s office believes two teenage boys, both of whom are in custody, planned the murder of Amber Hess. Investigators say 16-year-old Todd Hoke and 16-year-old killed Amber last Friday or Saturday (June 22nd or June 23rd). The boys then stole Amber’s car and burned her body.

Hess’s mother described Hoke as a close family friend who her daughter considered a close friend until a recent argument.

Previous posts about Amber Hess:

Personal items connecting the body to Amber Hess have been found buy Pinal County investigators.

Queen Creek teen Amber Hess may have been kidnapped.

Body found near Hunt Highway.