PHOENIX – Six folks have been indicted within the homicide of East Valley teen Preston Lord.
Maricopa County Lawyer Rachel Mitchell introduced 4 of the indictments on Wednesday throughout a joint information convention with Queen Creek Police. Mitchell recognized the suspects as Dominic Turner, 20, William Hines, 18, Talan Renner, and Talyn Vigil.
On Thursday, Mitchell introduced two extra indictments, Taylor Sherman, 19, and Jacob Meisner, 17, and spoke about them on “The Mike Broomhead Present” on KTAR Information 92.3.
“Nobody is off the desk on this investigation and if we discover proof that’s ample to carry these expenses, we are going to carry these expenses,” Mitchell mentioned. “This was huge. There was so many potential witnesses and witnesses concerned right here, so it was piecing that collectively, in addition to interviewing different folks which will have been reluctant to speak to the police, it was getting the health worker’s report… there was nobody factor, it was a cumulation of issues.”
Per MCAO:
- Jacob Meisner: “Costs: one rely aggravated theft, a Class Three felony; one rely of first-degree homicide and/or second diploma within the various, Class One felonies; one rely kidnapping, a Class Two felony.”
- Taylor Sherman: “Costs: one rely of aggravated theft, a Class Three felony; one rely of first-degree homicide and/or second diploma within the various, Class One felonies; one rely kidnapping, a Class Two felony.”
All six suspects are accused of first-degree homicide and kidnapping. Turner can also be accused of theft, and Meisner faces aggravated theft expenses. Renner and Vigil haven’t but made their preliminary court docket look.
Suspects:
- Jacob Meisner
- Talan Renner
- Dominic Turner
- William Owen Hines
- Taylor Sherman
- Talyn Vigil
“All defendants together with these introduced final evening are being held on $1 million bond,” said MCAO officers.
From left: William Hines, Dominic Turner and Taylor Sherman (MCSO)
“This can be a fruits of an in depth investigation and a vital step in getting justice for Preston,” Queen Creek Chief of Police Randy Brice mentioned. “To Preston’s household, we thanks in your endurance and religion in our efforts. We can’t think about what you may have endured. To the general public, thanks for persevering with to ship ideas and the outpouring of assist for the household. We shall be vigilant in ending up this case – that is all about guaranteeing we get justice for Preston. And, guaranteeing that we proceed to give attention to teen security.”Â
Lord, 16, was assaulted throughout a Halloween social gathering on Oct. 28. He died two days later at a hospital. Final month, his dying was formally dominated a murder by the health worker.
On Thursday evening, a vigil shall be held for Lord within the Queen Creek Ranchettes neighborhood, close to Sossaman and Chandler Heights.
Lord Household assertion on arrests
“We lengthen heartfelt gratitude to the neighborhood members who stepped as much as present info to safe these arrests. However for legislation enforcement’s collective efforts and neighborhood members’ invaluable cooperation, these arrests wouldn’t have occurred. Every arrest represents a step in the direction of accountability and justice for our son Preston.”