In a shocking turn of events, former NBA G-League player Chance Comanche and his girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, have been arrested and charged in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Marayna Rodgers. The victim's remains were discovered in a desert near Las Vegas, leading to grave charges against the couple.
Comanche, 27, and Harnden, 19, were arrested last week and initially charged with kidnapping in relation to Rodgers' disappearance. However, the case took a darker turn after Rodgers' remains were found, prompting investigators to pursue murder charges against the couple. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department revealed these developments in a recent news release.
Rodgers was reported missing on December 7, days after she had last been seen with friends and had arranged to meet with Harnden and Comanche. Early in the investigation, detectives suspected foul play, leading to the arrests of the couple for their involvement in Rodgers' kidnapping and disappearance.
The NBA G-League's Stockton Kings, an affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, announced Comanche's release from the team on Friday, distancing themselves from the serious allegations. Harnden, facing charges of murder, theft, and kidnapping, appeared in court, where her bond was set at $500,000. Comanche, currently in custody in Sacramento, awaits extradition to Nevada.
Although no murder charge has been filed against Comanche as per current court records, the Las Vegas police indicated that both suspects' charges would be "amended to open murder" through coordination with the Clark County District Attorney's office. The investigation unfolded as detectives gathered evidence, eventually leading to the discovery of Rodgers' remains in a desert area near Henderson.
The arrest of a former NBA G-League player and his girlfriend in connection with the kidnapping and murder of Marayna Rodgers has sent shockwaves through the sports community. As the legal proceedings unfold, the severity of the charges underscores the tragic nature of the case, raising questions about the potential motives and circumstances surrounding this distressing incident.
