NBA G League player, girlfriend accused of 'executing murder plan' in Nevada, police say
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An NBA G League basketball player and another woman were charged Sunday with carrying out a murder plot against a female victim in Nevada, per Las Vegas police.
Chance Comanche, 27, was arrested Friday on a first-degree kidnapping charge and booked into the Sacramento County Jail in California, according to online jail records. His girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, 19, was arrested on a kidnapping charge Wednesday and was booked into the Clark County Detention Center in Nevada.
On Sunday, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said Comanche and Harnden "were responsible for the murder" of the woman.
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Chance Comanche, 27, was arrested Friday on a first-degree kidnapping charge and booked into the Sacramento County Jail in California, according to online jail records. (Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports)
"Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the disappearance and killing of a 23-year-old female after executing murder plan," police said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, along with a statement.
Police identified the victim as Marayna Rodgers. She vanished on Dec. 5 after hanging out with friends and meeting with Harnden, who bought Comanche with her, police said.
"Early in the investigation, detectives suspected foul play and obtained evidence to arrest Harnden and her boyfriend Comanche for their role in the kidnapping and disappearance of Rodgers," police said.
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Comanche is being held without bail. His next court date is set for Wednesday. (Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
"Based on information