Arizona man pleads guilty to murder in wife’s death less than a week after reporting her missing Daniel Paduchowski pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder in the death of his 45-year-old wife, Kelly. Flagstaff, Arizona, Police Chief Sean Connolly on Friday announces a guilty plea in the disappearance and death of Kelly Paduchowski.

As part of a deal with prosecutors in Coconino County, Daniel Paduchowski pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder in the death of his 45-year-old wife, Kelly. He also pleaded guilty to tampering with physical evidence, concealment of a dead body and possession of dangerous drugs, according to a copy of the plea agreement.

Flagstaff Police Chief Sean Connolly announces a conviction in the disappearance and death of Kelly Paduchowski, in Flagstaff, Ariz., Friday, July 5, 2024. The woman’s husband, Daniel Paduchowski, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in her death.

Sheriff’s officials and volunteers park at the Campbell Mesa trailhead near Flagstaff, Ariz., Monday, July 1, 2024, as they search for Kelly Paduchowski, who was reporting missing a day earlier. Her husband, Daniel Paduchowski, pleaded guilty Friday, July 5, to second-degree murder in her death.