Cody Lillich

Phoenix

Senior Investigative Producer at KTVK-TV (Phoenix, AZ)

Senior Investigative Producer at KPHO-TV (Phoenix, AZ)

Senior Investigative Producer, @azfamily 3TV | CBS5 • Texas native, Texas A&M & Mizzou grad • Retweets/Links ≠ endorsements.

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Articles

Deadly highs: Laughing gas abuse surges in teens, now easier than ever to get

2 days ago | azfamily.com | Amy Cutler |Cody Lillich

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Nitrous oxide or laughing gas has been around and abused for decades, but Arizona’s Family Investigates found it’s making a comeback with it being easier than ever to buy. Experts are warning it can have deadly consequences. Nitrous oxide is used in dentists’ offices and is used to make whipped cream. But more recently, it’s been rebranded, leading to a surge in new, younger users.
Why plans to clean up hazardous sites in northern Arizona keep getting delayed

2 weeks ago | azfamily.com | Amy Cutler |Cody Lillich

DEWEY-HUMBOLDT, AZ (AZFamily) — People continue to get sick, some are dying, and they point the finger at two discarded industrial sites. Arizona’s Family Investigates has followed the community’s fight to get them cleaned up for over two years. “High levels of arsenic, lead; I had cyanide, beryllium,” Brittny Duncan said of a toxic mix of chemicals that she said was found on the property her family calls home. She moved from Phoenix to Dewey-Humboldt to give her kids a better life.
Arizona dust storm detector finally sending data but faces new glitch

3 weeks ago | azfamily.com | Morgan Loew |Cody Lillich

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — With the monsoon one month away in Arizona, a crucial piece of technology is finally sending data that could help alert tens of thousands of drivers of a dust storm forming. For the drivers who pass it, the dome-shaped piece of high-tech equipment sitting off the side of the freeway might go unnoticed. But the information it gathers from scanning the skies can help officials warn drivers of dust storms as they form.
Arizona dust storm detector finally sending data but faces new glitch

3 weeks ago | kold.com | Morgan Loew |Cody Lillich

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — With the monsoon one month away in Arizona, a crucial piece of technology is finally sending data that could help alert tens of thousands of drivers of a dust storm forming. For the drivers who pass it, the dome-shaped piece of high-tech equipment sitting off the side of the freeway might go unnoticed. But the information it gathers from scanning the skies can help officials warn drivers of dust storms as they form.
Bill aimed at preventing Bitcoin ATM scams becomes Arizona law

3 weeks ago | azfamily.com | Amy Cutler |Cody Lillich

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has signed a bill into law that’s aimed at combating Bitcoin ATM scams. Arizona’s Family Investigates has been following that legislation closely after reporting on a sharp rise in these scams. The FBI reported that people in Arizona lost nearly $325 million to crypto-related fraud in 2023 alone. The bill’s language, signed into law on Monday, has changed as it’s passed through the Legislature.
Lottery apps thrive with few regulations in Arizona, while under scrutiny in other states

1 month ago | azfamily.com | Amy Cutler |Cody Lillich

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The lottery is big business in Arizona, with sales surpassing $1.4 billion in 2024. However, new companies have entered the market recently, enabling people to buy tickets online. These online lottery couriers, as they’re called, are raising questions about regulation, access, and fairness. Online lottery couriers, such as Jackpocket and Lotto.com, have rapidly expanded their presence in Arizona. Their pitch is simple — convenience.
Phoenix Police says it will implement state rape kit tracking program

1 month ago | azfamily.com | Amy Cutler |Cody Lillich

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — In a significant shift, the Phoenix Police Department said it will adopt a rape kit tracking system that’s free and being used by every other law enforcement agency in Arizona. The decision comes as legislation requiring the use of the Track-Kit program gains momentum in the Legislature. The program uses a barcode that allows sexual assault survivors to monitor the status of their rape kits in real-time, from collection through testing.
Shakeup in DOJ team involved in case of Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

1 month ago | azfamily.com | Amy Cutler |Cody Lillich

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Numerous U.S. Department of Justice members involved in the federal oversight of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office have been removed from the case, according to a court filing late Thursday. The DOJ’s Office of Civil Rights notified the court that four attorneys, Cynthia Coe, Paul Killebrew, Megan Marks and Aparna Patrie, were no longer assigned to the case that stemmed from racial profiling practices under former Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Suspect in deadly Goodyear bike crash tries to get charges dismissed

1 month ago | azfamily.com | Amy Cutler |Cody Lillich

GOODYEAR, AZ (AZFamily) — More than two years after a horrific cycling crash, the survivors continue to fight for justice. They came one step closer Friday as the driver who caused the crash appeared in court, not on felony charges, but misdemeanors. The crash happened back in February 2023 in Goodyear when Pedro Quintana-Lujan plowed into a group of cyclists. Two of them, Karen Malisa and David Kero, were killed, and 17 others were injured.
Does what you put in your blue bin get recycled?

1 month ago | azfamily.com | Amy Cutler |Cody Lillich

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Wonder if the items you put in your blue bin actually get recycled? We did too! Arizona’s Family Investigates tracked your recyclables to find out. We all know the benefits of recycling. But when we asked people if they believed the items they put in their blue bins were getting recycled, there was some healthy skepticism. “If I was a betting man, I would bet my money on the landfill,” Russ Erickson, a Mesa homeowner, said. “I hope it’s going to recycling.