Tucson Standard

Murad Dervish has been found guilty of first-degree murder for the killing of Thomas Meixner, who was the head of the University of Arizona Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences. The incident occurred on October 5, 2022.

Following the verdict, University President Robert C. Robbins expressed his thoughts in a statement: "I hope that this rightful verdict brings some comfort to Tom Meixner’s family, friends, colleagues and the university community as we continue to grieve his tragic loss. No amount of justice can ever return Tom to his family, but they will continue to have our love and support. Every day, we honor Tom's memory through ongoing efforts to strengthen the safety and security of university faculty, staff and students."

The university community continues to mourn Meixner's passing while focusing on improving campus safety measures.