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The Brutal Kidnapping and Killing of a 16-Year-Old Arizona Boy
In a disturbing turn of events, seven suspects, including six teenagers, have pleaded not guilty to the kidnapping and killing of a 16-year-old Arizona boy. The victim, Preston Lord, was brutally beaten in October allegedly over a gold necklace. The suspects, Dominic Turner, Taylor Reagan Sherman, Treston John Billey, William Owen Hines, Jacob Ryan Meisner, Talan Renner, and Talyn Ray Vigil, all face charges as adults with first-degree murder and kidnapping in connection with the tragic death of Preston Lord.
Police in Queen Creek, a Phoenix suburb, responded to a non-emergency report on October 28th of a “juvenile disturbance.” When officers arrived, they found no illegal activity but were then called to another potential crime. Almost an hour later, they received a call about an assault at the same location and discovered a badly beaten teenage boy, later identified as Lord, on the road. Despite administering lifesaving measures, Lord passed away at the hospital on October 30th.
The incident occurred following a Halloween party, where the owner of the home hosting the event mentioned that it was meant to be a small gathering for her daughter’s friends but spiraled out of control with uninvited guests. Lord’s aunt, on a GoFundMe page she had launched, shared that he was in critical condition with a severe brain injury after the attack. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries two days later.
The investigation into the case spanned several months, with over 200 tips submitted to police and more than 50 warrants served. However, on March 7th, a grand jury indicted the seven suspects in connection with Lord’s murder. Court documents cited by local news outlet AZ Family revealed that Lord did not know the suspects and that the altercation began over a stolen gold chain belonging to one of his friends.
The documents further alleged that the confrontation turned violent when Lord and his friends attempted to retrieve the stolen chain. Additionally, it was noted that Talan Renner had been removed from the area following the incident, with suggestions that his family had the financial means to help him flee to Mexico. When questioned about this claim, Renner’s father dismissed it as misinformation.
This tragic incident has shocked the community and raised concerns about the safety of teenagers in the area. As the case progresses through the legal system, the family and friends of Preston Lord seek justice for the senseless loss of a young life..