Key Points:
- Suspects: Chance Comanche, a former player with the NBA G League’s Stockton Kings, and his girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, 19.
- Charges: Initially charged with kidnapping in connection with the disappearance of Marayna Rodgers. Murder charges pursued after the discovery of Rodgers’ remains.
- Timeline: Rodgers reported missing on December 7. Last seen two days prior, having arranged to meet with Harnden and Comanche.
- Arrest: Both suspects arrested last week. Comanche released from the Stockton Kings.
- Discovery: Rodgers’ remains found in a desert area near Las Vegas, leading to murder charges against the couple.
- Charges Against Harnden: Initially faced kidnapping charges. Subsequently charged with murder and theft.
- Charges Against Comanche: No murder charge filed yet, but police state charges will be amended to include open murder.
- Arrest and Extradition: Comanche arrested in Sacramento, awaiting extradition to Nevada.
- Bond: Harnden’s bond set at $500,000.
Context:
Former NBA G League player Chance Comanche and his girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, face charges in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Marayna Rodgers. The victim was reported missing on December 7, with suspicions of foul play leading to the arrest of the couple. The discovery of Rodgers’ remains in a desert area prompted murder charges. Harnden faces charges of murder, theft, and kidnapping, while Comanche awaits extradition to Nevada. The case underscores the serious legal consequences former athletes may face, extending beyond their sports careers.
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