Man Accused of Murder After Surveillance Exposes Lie | Tucson News

A man in Mesa, Kyle Collins, is facing first-degree murder and kidnapping charges after his girlfriend Cierra Tellez was found brutally murdered in their apartment—with a broken metal cane allegedly used as a weapon. Surveillance footage contradicts his story, showing him leaving the apartment early, wiping himself down, and returning—while his employer confirmed he never showed up for work. His mother called in sick, claiming he was distraught over his girlfriend allegedly cheating. Surveillance also shows Tellez entered the apartment the night before and never left. A neighbor recalled playing Monopoly with Collins that evening, but later he came to his door upset about a fight. When questioned, Collins admitted fault, saying “I f up, it’s my fault,” before requesting a lawyer. During booking, he reportedly confessed to plans to harm himself and others, and asked if he was being charged with anything besides homicide. With a $1.25 million cash-only bond and a history of domestic violence and kidnapping, Collins’ case is escalating into a chilling tale of deception and violence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b839ba0429bad874