Melissa Valenzuela was reported missing by her family March 20 and found dead three days later.
Mesa police arrested Nadine Chavez, 34; Christina Gomez, 39; Mercedes Gomez, 32; and Melissa Servin, 42 on April 24 in connection with the homicide.
Detectives learned from phone records that Mercedes traveled to a Phoenix residence after Valenzuela was last seen. The witness said someone covered Valenzuela's mouth and forced her into the house, according to court records. A van identified as belonging to Mercedes Gomez was seen outside the house.
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