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Chance Comanche, a former Stockton Kings NBA G-League player, and his girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, were involved in a shocking Las Vegas event. They are charged with open murder in the kidnapping and death of Washington visitor Marayna Rodgers.
Chance Comanche and his girlfriend Sakari Harnden suspected for the murdering Marayna Rodgers (Photos provided by AP Photo and Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
Couple Charged, Social Media Reacts Strongly
Rodgers, who was reported missing on December 7, was last seen with pals before meeting Harnden and Comanche. Rodgers’ remains were located in a lonely Henderson area roughly 20 miles southeast of Las Vegas, strengthening their bond. After this terrible discovery, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department charged the couple with murder.
Harnden is charged with murder, theft, and kidnapping for Rodgers’ death. Comanche, who is awaiting extradition to Nevada, has not been charged with murder. However, authorities have said both individuals will face open murder charges.
Social media has reacted strongly to Comanche and Harnden’s arrest. Users were shocked and disappointed, with one commented bemoaning the seeming squandering of potential and another highlighting athletes’ multiple lifestyles.
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Charges Pending for Comanche, Echoes Austa XXO Tragedy
Court records show no murder charge against Comanche, but police want to work with the Clark County District Attorney’s office to add open murder to both suspects’ counts.
Comanche was arrested by FBI agents in Sacramento, California, on December 15 and is awaiting extradition to Nevada, highlighting the case’s gravity.
After Augusta Osedion, known as Austa XXO, died in July 2023, her boyfriend Benjamin Best confessed to her murder in a series of Instagram posts. This Las Vegas incident is similar. Both stories demonstrate violence and sorrow, emphasizing the need for justice and awareness.
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