Police Are Seeking Information After Dead Woman Found in Desert Near The Valley

Nicoleta Hamlett

Authorities are seeking assistance from the community following the discovery of a deceased woman in a desert region located east of the Valley in Phoenix.

According to the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, Nicoleta Hamlett, 34, was discovered on February 1st in a vicinity close to Queen Valley, approximately 60 miles to the east of downtown Phoenix.


Hamlett would often spend time in downtown Phoenix and Tempe, though there was little other known information about her.

Pinal County Sheriff’s Office are collaborating with the family of the person to gather additional information about their last known location.

If anyone has any information regarding Hamlett’s passing, please contact PCSO at 520-866-5111 or Silent Witness at 480-948-6377 for English or 480-837-8446 for Spanish.