NBA G-League player arrested for murder conspiracy, kidnapping
Chance Comanche, who was on the court for the NBA G-League Sacramento Stockton Kings on Dec. 2, was plotting a murder, according to an arrest report obtained by the 8 News Now Investigators. Comanche confessed to the murder 12 days later. He and his alleged co-conspirator, Sakari Harnden, now face murder, conspiracy to commit murder and kidnapping charges.
The remains of their alleged victim, Marayna Rodgers, 23, were located in Henderson, just outside of Las Vegas, police said. Rodgers had been a medical assistant in Washington state, according to loved ones. Her boyfriend told police they had traveled to Las Vegas on Dec. 1 with the intent of engaging in prostitution.
A motive was identified in the arrest report – Harnden implicated a man identified as her boyfriend in a double murder in California. Police said they uncovered messages dating back to Dec. 1 on the communication application Telegram between Comanche and Harnden planning the kidnapping and murder of Rodgers. Those messages included details of the plan as well as attempts to create an alibi for Harnden.
On Dec. 15, Comanche’s team announced he was released. He was placed in jail without bond and was scheduled to appear in court, as he was expected to be extradited to Nevada. Harnden also faced a theft charge after police said she stole a Rolex. She was expected to appear in court on Tuesday.