Trial Date Set For Murder Case Involving Former G-Leaguer Chance Comanche

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A trial date was set for former G-Leaguer Chance Comanche. He and his girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, were charged with the murder of 23-year-old Marayna Rodgers after allegedly killing her and dumping her body in Henderson, Nevada. A criminal complaint made against Harnden, 19, and Comanche in December stated that the pair "held or detained Rodgers against her will for the purpose of killing her and/or inflicting bodily harm." They were arrested the following days and the Stockton Kings promptly released Comanche, 27.

Marayna Rodgers was last seen in Henderson., near Las Vegas on Dec. 6, one day after Comanche's Stockton Kings team visited Henderson to take on the G-League Ignite. 

Comanche pleaded not guilty to Rodgers' kidnapping during a court hearing on March 30.

Authorities detained Comanche and Harnden in Sacramento County on Dec. 8. He reportedly confessed to the murder before authorities discovered Rodgers' body in the desert.

Clark County District Court Judge Michelle set the trial date for March 10, 2025, according to News3LV. Comanche and Harnden were charged with murder, kidnapping and conspiracy.

According to details of the investigation by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, Rodgers' remains were found in a desert and identified by the Clark County coroner. The PD's statement noted that Rodgers arranged to meet with Comanche, 27, and Harnden before disappearing.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Chance Comanche of the Stockton Kings shoots a free throw against  Grand Rapids Gold on February 9, 2023 at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Photo by Richard Prepetit/NBAE via Getty Images)

The statement relayed, "Detectives determined that Harden and Commanche were responsible for the murder of Rodgers. The charges for both individuals will be amended to open murder through coordination with the Clark County District Attorney's office."

Comanche's spent a brief appearance in the NBA came and went, playing in one game for the Portland Trail Blazers in 2022. 

Comanche went undrafted in 2017, jumping to the G-League in the interim.

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