KINGMAN – A low intelligence, mentally challenged Bullhead City man who used his hands and feet and a shower curtain rod to beat his disabled mother to death has been sentenced to the Arizona Department of Corrections. Joseph Houston, 28, pleaded guilty to the reduced charge of second-degree murder for the April, 2023 death of his mother after breaking into her home in the 1300 block of Lincoln Lane. Judge Billy Sipe noted that Houston’s mental health issues are significant but don’t rise to the level of a defense from prosecution. He said the brutal manner of the murder serves…

Thieves look for “targets of opportunity.” There are many things you can do to decrease those opportunities to avoid becoming a victim of residential and vehicle burglaries. Burglaries not only occur during the night, but often happen during daylight hours too. Here are some tips that will help make you and your family safer and also deter potential burglars. Home Burglary Prevention 1. Close blinds or curtains so thieves cannot see valuables inside your home. 2. Consider installing an alarm system and motion-activated lights in your yard. 3. Do not leave a key under your door mat, flower pot or on…