LAS VEGAS, Nevada – Officials with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department revealed that the recent arrest of a former Stockton Kings player is linked to a kidnapping-turned-murder case. Marayna Rodgers was reported missing on December 7th, two days after she was last seen planning to meet her friend, 19-year-old Sakari Harnden, and her boyfriend, Chance Comanche, who is the former Stockton Kings player.

The police suspected foul play and subsequently arrested Harnden and Comanche on suspicion of kidnapping. Harnden was apprehended in Las Vegas, while Comanche was arrested in Sacramento and is currently awaiting extradition to Nevada. Following their arrests, Rodgers’ remains were discovered in a Nevada desert, leading officials to plan to charge the pair with open murder.

The Stockton Kings, the NBA G League affiliate of the Sacramento Kings, announced the release of Chance Comanche following his arrest. According to Sacramento County jail records, Comanche is ineligible for bail.

This disturbing turn of events has left the community reeling, as the investigation continues to unfold. The tragic outcome serves as a sobering reminder of the potential dangers that can arise from situations involving foul play and the importance of swift and thorough action by law enforcement to bring those responsible to justice.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is leading the ongoing investigation, and further updates on the case are expected as the legal proceedings advance. The loss of Marayna Rodgers has deeply impacted her loved ones and underscores the gravity of this heartbreaking situation.