Chance Comanche, a player in the NBA G League, has been arrested in connection with the murder of Marayna Rodgers and the dumping of her remains in a desert. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department conducted a thorough investigation into Rodgers’ disappearance, leading to Comanche’s arrest on Friday.
Key Takeaway
Chance Comanche, a player in the NBA G League, has been arrested in connection with the murder of Marayna Rodgers and the dumping of her remains in a desert. The authorities suspect that both Comanche and his girlfriend were involved in her death and have announced that the two will face murder charges.
Details of the Case
According to the LVMPD, Rodgers had scheduled a meeting with Comanche and his girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, on December 5th. After the meeting, Rodgers was not seen or heard from again. The authorities suspected foul play early in the investigation and subsequently arrested Comanche and Harnden for kidnapping. Harnden was booked in Las Vegas on December 13th, while Comanche was taken into custody by FBI agents in Sacramento two days later.
Following the arrests, the LVMPD obtained additional information and located Rodgers’ remains in a desert area in Henderson, Nevada. Detectives believe that both Comanche and Harnden were involved in her death and have announced that the two will face murder charges.
Background of Comanche
Chance Comanche, a 27-year-old center standing at 6 feet 10 inches, entered the G League in 2017 after not being selected in the NBA draft. He played for various teams, including the Stockton Kings, before making his NBA debut with the Portland Trailblazers last season. This year, he returned to the Stockton squad but was released following his arrest on Friday. Comanche is expected to appear in court later this week, with extradition to Nevada anticipated shortly after.
