Verdict Reached in Case of Aliccia Grant’s Passing at Home Depot Parking Lot
A case that deeply impacted north Phoenix has now reached its conclusion.Stephen Dennis, 36, was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder in connection with the passing of his wife, 37-year-old Aliccia Grant. The sentencing was announced on August 18, 2025, by Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell.
The incident occurred in September 2024 at a Home Depot parking lot near Cave Creek and Cactus roads. Authorities responded after reports of a disturbance and found Grant in critical condition. In her final moments, she identified her husband as responsible. Dennis later contacted police, admitted involvement, and was taken into custody.
Grant was a respected makeup artist and entrepreneur in Arizona, working under the name Glamazon Makeup. She had more than 17 years of certification, was published globally, and was known for her artistry and creative vision. Her family described her as a loving daughter, mother, and friend. A GoFundMe campaign launched in her honor has raised more than $44,000, helping support her two children, ages nine and 15.
County Attorney Mitchell called the case “an act of betrayal by someone who should have been a source of safety,” while loved ones emphasized remembering Aliccia for her talent, kindness, and the light she brought into others’ lives.The tragedy left a lasting mark on the Phoenix community, reminding many of the importance of supporting families affected by loss.
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Man sentenced to prison for murder of wife outside north Phoenix store
A man is set to spend nearly two decades behind bars after pleading guilty to stabbing his wife to death in the parking lot of a store in north Phoenix.
Stephen James Dennis, 36, was sentenced last week to 18 years in prison in connection with the stabbing death of 37-year-old Aliccia Grant.
Stephen Dennis, 37, has been arrested after allegedly stabbing his wife to death in north Phoenix.
“This wasn’t just a violent crime — it was an act of betrayal carried out by someone who should have been a source of safety, not fear,” Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said. “There is something especially cruel about a murder that takes place within a relationship that’s intended to be built on trust. We will continue to aggressively pursue and hold violent domestic abusers accountable.”
On Sept. 9, 2024, police responded to a Home Depot at Cave Creek and Cactus roads after witnesses reported hearing a woman screaming for help. Officers arrived and found Grant in the driver’s seat of a Toyota Prius suffering from multiple stab wounds.
As an officer began applying pressure to her wounds, the county attorney’s office says Grant identified Dennis as her attacker with her dying words. She was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.
Witnesses told police they saw a man get out of the passenger side of the car and run from the scene before police arrived. Bystanders then tried to render aid to the woman while waiting for help. Officers were unable to find the suspect.
A short time later, prosecutors say Dennis called 911 and admitted to stabbing his wife. He also told them where investigators could find the murder weapon.
Dennis told detectives that he and Grant were recently married and were discussing an annulment before the stabbing occurred.
He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder earlier this year.
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