The recent arrest of former NBA G League player Chance Comanche and his girlfriend Sakari Harnden has rocked the sports world.
Chance Comanche and girlfriend prime suspects in Las Vegas murder
The pair face charges related to the kidnapping and subsequent murder of 23-year-old Marayna Rodgers in Las Vegas.
As reported by AZ Central, Comanche, 27, was arrested on Friday, 15 December 2023, by the FBI’s Criminal Apprehension Team in Sacramento, California.
Initially charged with first-degree felony kidnapping, the charges were later upgraded to murder following the discovery of Rodgers’ remains.
Sakari Harnden, 19, was also arrested in Las Vegas on a kidnapping charge. Both are currently detained, with Comanche awaiting extradition to Nevada.
How Comanche was linked to Marayna Rodgers disappearance
Marayna Rodgers, a medical assistant from Washington state, was last seen on Wednesday, 6 December 2023, during a visit to Las Vegas.
She had planned to meet her friend Harnden and Harnden’s boyfriend, Comanche. Rodgers’ body was later found in a desert area near Las Vegas. The investigation revealed that she and Harnden had a pre-arranged meeting, leading to suspicion and eventual arrests.
Both Comanche and Harnden are currently facing serious legal proceedings. Comanche is expected to appear in Sacramento County court, while Harnden has a preliminary hearing scheduled.
Before this incident, Comanche’s basketball career included playing for the Arizona Wildcats in college and appearing in one game for the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2022-23 NBA season.
He was undrafted in the 2017 NBA draft and had played in various leagues in the United States and Europe.