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In a disturbing case from Arizona, a 29-year-old man has been convicted of murdering his girlfriend and her pet dog before making a chilling FaceTime call to his ex-girlfriend. The accused, identified as Taton Dorfman, was found guilty of second-degree murder on Wednesday for the July 2024 killing of Hannah Rogers, 30, in Marana, a town northwest of Tucson. He has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.

The tragedy unfolded on July 28, 2024, inside a home on West Mosquito Drive. Prosecutors said Dorfman fatally shot Rogers in the head, killing her instantly, before also shooting her dog. Authorities described the crime as deliberate and deeply disturbing, given the events that followed.

Instead of fleeing, Dorfman placed a FaceTime call to his ex-girlfriend. According to local reports, he appeared on camera lying beside Rogers’ body, blood visible around her head. “I killed her! I did it!” he shouted during the call, horrifying the woman on the other end.

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Dorfman’s ex quickly took screenshots of the video call and alerted police. Officers and a Pima County SWAT team rushed to the scene, where they confirmed Rogers had died from a gunshot wound.

Standoff With Police

Upon arrival, police found Dorfman barricaded inside the home. Negotiators engaged him for hours as he repeatedly confessed to the killing and expressed intentions to harm himself. Finally, at around 3:30 am, Dorfman surrendered, stumbling out of the residence with blood on his hands and face, though uninjured.

He was arrested on the spot and later charged with second-degree murder and animal cruelty. The case proceeded to trial, where prosecutors presented testimony, evidence from the FaceTime call, and accounts from law enforcement.

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Remembering Hannah Rogers

Friends and family have remembered Rogers as a kind and compassionate person whose life was cut short by senseless violence. A GoFundMe page set up in her memory described her as “a beautiful, smart and funny woman” who “lit up rooms with her smile.” It added, “She was caring for all life and would always be there for anyone in need of help. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.”

Dorfman is scheduled for formal sentencing on October 20. The conviction carries a 25-year prison term, reflecting the severity of the crime and its impact on the victim’s family and community.