Preston Lord homicide case

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Preston Lord homicide case
Location Queen Creek, Arizona, United States
DateOctober 28, 2023
Deaths1
VictimPreston Lord (aged 16)
Accused7

The Preston Lord homicide case refers to the murder of 16-year-old Preston Lord in Queen Creek, Arizona in October 2023. Seven individuals between the ages of 15 and 18 were arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with the case. [1]

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Background

Preston Lord was a 16-year-old high school student in Queen Creek, Arizona. On October 30, 2023, Lord was pronounced dead after having been attacked in a remote area of Queen Creek on the 28th of October 2023. The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide. [2]

Investigation and arrests

The Queen Creek Police Department launched an investigation into Lord's murder. Over the course of several weeks, seven suspects between the ages of 15 and 18 were arrested and charged with first-degree murder. [3]

The investigation revealed that the suspects allegedly planned to rob Lord and that the murder was premeditated. [4]

One of the suspects, a 15-year-old, was initially named as a person of interest but then participated in a high school football game after being named as a suspect. This led to accusations of a potential cover-up by the teenager's family. [5]

In March 2024, a grand jury indicted the seven suspects on charges of first-degree murder. [6]

Court proceedings

In May 2024, the seven suspects appeared in court for a target trial date. The suspects were indicted on charges of first-degree murder. [7]

The case has drawn significant media attention, and prosecutors have indicated that they will seek the harshest possible punishments for the suspects. [6]

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References

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  4. Reagan, Kevin (8 March 2024). "Indictment released in Preston Lord alleged killers' claims of theft, Queen Creek teen's death". 12 News. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
  5. Acosta, Nicole (April 4, 2024). "Teen Football Player Accused of Murdering Preston Lord Played Game After Being Named Person of Interest". People. Retrieved 2024-07-30.
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