A Mohave Valley man, James Rosario Downing, is in custody in connection with the death of his step-father.
According to the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday at approximately 7:37 a.m., a caller reported they were not able to contact Robert Kurowski, 45 of Mohave Valley, so they responded to his residence in the 5800 Block of Gazelle Dr. in Fort Mohave to check on him. The caller found the residence was locked and blankets were covering windows to the home. The concerned citizen entered the home through a window and observed blood and a strong odor, so they exited the residence and called 9-1-1.
When deputies arrived, they entered the home and located Kurowski deceased in the home. Deputies determined that he was the victim of a homicide and his vehicle was missing from the residence. The vehicle was listed as a stolen vehicle and an Attempt to Locate was put out to all local agencies. While deputies were on scene, Kurowski’s vehicle was seen being driven in the area. Deputies attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle but the driver, Downing, failed to stop. Deputies pursued the vehicle for some time and ended up in the desert east of Mohave Valley. The vehicle was located wrecked in a wash, as well as the 22-year-old Downing, who is the step-son of the victim. Downing was interviewed by detectives and admitted his involvement in the death of Kurowski.
Downing was booked at the Mohave County Adult Detention Facility in Kingman for 2nd Degree Homicide and Unlawful Flight, both felonies.