This process also included monumental efforts attempting to find the location of Moore and Rios bodies. Two men convicted of killing a pair of California teenagers who vanished six years ago were sentenced Friday to life in prison without possibility of parole, prosecutors said. According to past court testimony, Rios and Moore are believed to have been murdered in Knights Landing, but their bodies have never been found. The sergeant witness noted that Shannon did change his story multiple times throughout the interview. After returning to Woodland, Froste pulled over to a body of water and told Rios to get undressed and get in the water. Murder suspect: 'I'm just a witness that didn't call the police' 2 given life sentences in 2016 killing of California teens - KESQ If they could not find Elijah, they would find Enrique. During the car ride to Shannons house, David said he was going to kill Elijah. They drove to an empty field and took the bloodied clothes out to light them on fire before again driving away. David Froste contacted his brother, Jonathan Froste, telling him about the robbery and indicated that he was going to get his gun from their mutual home in Knights Landing. Jesus Campos and Chandale Shannon will be co-defendants when they go on trial for murder in spring. LOGIN. His conviction was recently affirmed by the California Third District Court of Appeals. 'Guilty': Pair convicted of Yolo County teens' murders - Davis Enterprise Lola Rios Gutierrez, the mother of Enrique, addressed the court. In the space of weeks in October and November 2016, Rios was shot to death . They forced him into their car and went to pick up Shannon. 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Coordinated through the leadership of the Yolo County District Attorneys Office, numerous other agencies, both law enforcement and civilian, assisted in providing thousands of hours to completing the investigation and preparing a compelling case against the perpetrators of these horrendous crimes. It is now in the process of being evaluated by an expert for authenticity. A short time later, David Froste, Shannon, and Campos turned off their phones. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Jesus Campos and Chandale Shannon, both suspects in the 2016 disappearances and presumed deaths of two Yolo County teens, appeared in Yolo Superior Court Friday. 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A pretrial conference was held on Tuesday and Wednesday in Yolo Superior Court to discuss the logistics of the upcoming trial. "I'm just a witness that didn't call the police," a tearful Shannon, 21, said during a lengthy interview Monday morning at the Yolo County Jail, where he's being held on two counts of murder with special circumstances. The four defendants marched Moore to a more secluded area. 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Shannon, Froste and Campos and two other men beat him to death with tree branches, crushing his skull. I dont ever stop thinking about him and the way he was brutally murdered and taken from not only me but all of my family. She concluded stating, The community is a whole lot safer now that these murderers are behind bars. D. Froste was angry and wanted to confront Elijah because it was his friend that had stolen from him. He needs to be reassured by the court that his presence is an important part of this proceeding and it will be guaranteed.. Campos and Shannon were in person with their attorneys on Wednesday to discuss final details of the trial, including seating arrangements, ensuring the defendants would be in court each day the trial proceeds and more concerns about COVID-19. The four suspects were arrested in June 2018. The jury trial for Jesus Campos and Chandale Shannon Jr. co-defendants in the case concerning the disappearances and deaths of two Yolo County teenagers is set to begin next week. He continues to be. Weeks later, Campos, David and Jonathan waited in a car as Moore left a barber shop. info@davisvanguard.org, 2020 The Peoples Vanguard of Davis | Sacramento Website design and Implementation by, Superintendent to Present to Council Update on DJUSD Demographics and Student Population Forecast, Letter: University Mall Redevelopment Project, Report: Harmful Legislation Devised for Potentially Unfounded Concern over Shoplifting, Writer Argues New Yorks Bail Reform Success Story after Removal of Cash Bail, Columnist Notes Rare Victory, Supreme Court Gives Death Row Inmate Chance to Spend Rest of Life in Jail, Reform Efforts Implemented by States to Address Family Separation Due to Incarceration, 45 San Francisco Organizations Send Letter Pleading to Maintain Citys Sanctuary Status, OC Register Wants News Media Let Back into Prisons after Nearly 30-Year Ban, UC Berkeley Unnames Moses Hall over Racist Ties. Details surrounding the murders of the young men have emerged through testimony given at various court dates since. The phone calls laid out the events that took place after the robbery. Chandale Shannon and Jesus Campos found guilty of the murder of Enrique All four murderers, David Froste, Jonathan Froste, Chandale Shannon, and Jesus Campos were arrested in June of 2018 after an extensive investigation. On Oct. 17, 2016, Jonathan Froste received a call from David Froste that he was robbed by Elijah and wanted to kill him, using a gun that he stole from his job in San Francisco. The Yolo County Sherriffs Department and Woodland Police Department began a comprehensive investigation that lasted until June of 2018. I find that Mr. Campos and Mr. Shannon have forfeited their life to live in civilized society. Campos will also face charges for kidnapping . Every time he has been told he is going to come to court, something happens and hes not. 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When he wouldnt help them locate Moore, Rios was shot multiple times by David including once as he attempted to run away. Co-defendants found guilty in Yolo County missing teens case The joint effort led to the arrests of Campos and Shannon, as well as brothers David and Jonathan Froste, in June 2018. He also asked to call his mother, which he was never allowed to do. According to Jonathans testimony, David told Jonathan the following day on how he told Enrique to get out of the car but he refused. And two boys are dead. Shannon was further angered by this. The bodies of both Elijah Moore and Enrique Rios were never found. Bleach was also poured on Moores body. The two will face sentences of up to life without the possibility of parole, the Yolo County District Attorney's Office says. She is passionate about advocating for women's rights and plans on attending law school where she can continue to advocate. In June, David Froste was arrested on murder charges related to their deaths. 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The prosecution, who are being represented by David Wilson, are expected to have approximately 70 witnesses, with their case set to last between nine and 10 court days, according to Wilson. They collected all the tools used to dig the hole, as well as their bloodied clothes, and put them in a garbage bag before driving away from the area. D. Froste then told Elijah to pray, according to J. Froste. WOODLAND, Calif. Two men previously found guilty of killing two Woodland teens were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Friday. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Both Campos, 20, and Shannon, 22, are facing murder and kidnapping charges with enhancements. Two other men were also involved in the disappearance and murders of Rios and Moore that took place between . Spangler then began to detail the letters contents getting only as far as assuming that it is indeed from Jonathan Froste, it apologizes for when prosecutor Kyle Hasapes requested that specifics about the letter be discussed privately among Rosenberg and the attorneys. Get the ABC10 mobile app for breaking news alerts, live shows and to send us news tips. The footage was grainy, but Sergeant Garcia reported seeing a light colored vehicle drive up to the pay phone, but was unable to identify the make or model of the vehicle. A potentially exculpatory letter has derailed next weeks scheduled trial for the two remaining suspects in the disappearances and presumed deaths of two Yolo County teens. Final 2 Defendants Found Guilty In Disappearance Of Yolo County Teens And two boys are dead. Their bodies were buried in the rural community and though searches have continued, neither have been recovered. Murder suspect rejects plea offer; case heading toward second trial David Froste was convicted of murder in 2018 and is serving a life sentence without chance of parole. Phone: (916) 970-3131 Jonathan took a plea deal and will likely serve 15 years to life in prison. By Brinda Kalita, Brandon Blanco, Oliver Camarena, Veronica Miller. (HEATHER KEMP - DAILY DEMOCRAT), Alicia Moore, Elijah Moore's mother, spoke directly to David Froste, who never looked at her, during his sentencing hearing. D. Froste lastly shot the victim in the head before they continued to burn their clothes. The families have been impacted terribly. COVID has been incredibly disruptive at many levels, particularly at defense counsel and defendants, Rosenberg explained. Still Missing - CA - Enrique Rios, 16, Esparto, Oct 2016 - Websleuths The group then went to a 24-hour Dennys restaurant in Woodland where D. Froste told them to not say anything to anyone about the murders. Chandale Shannon and Jesus Campos were found guilty of murder, other charges. Additionally, J. Froste mentioned that neither he nor D. Froste believed that they were being followed by law enforcement during their trip. 2 given life sentences in 2016 killing of California teens | AP News Moores ankles were also bound at this point and David Froste and Campos left the group to obtain shovels, a pickaxe, gasoline, and bleach. Neither teens body has ever been found. According to Yolo County prosecutors, Moore had robbed David Froste, Chandale Shannon and Jesus Campos of 3 ounces of marijuana on Oct. 17, 2016, in a KFC parking lot. A letter was received by Mr. Shannon, Spangler said during a court hearing before Judge David Rosenberg, noting that the document was reported to and collected by the Yolo County District Attorneys Office. info@davisvanguard.org, 2020 The Peoples Vanguard of Davis | Sacramento Website design and Implementation by, Superintendent to Present to Council Update on DJUSD Demographics and Student Population Forecast, Letter: University Mall Redevelopment Project, Report: Harmful Legislation Devised for Potentially Unfounded Concern over Shoplifting, Writer Argues New Yorks Bail Reform Success Story after Removal of Cash Bail, Columnist Notes Rare Victory, Supreme Court Gives Death Row Inmate Chance to Spend Rest of Life in Jail, Reform Efforts Implemented by States to Address Family Separation Due to Incarceration, 45 San Francisco Organizations Send Letter Pleading to Maintain Citys Sanctuary Status, OC Register Wants News Media Let Back into Prisons after Nearly 30-Year Ban, UC Berkeley Unnames Moses Hall over Racist Ties. Prosecutors last week charged David Froste, 27; his brother Jonathan Froste, 21; Chandale Shannon, 21; and Jesus Campos, 18, for allegedly killing Enrique Rios and Elijah Moore (pictured above) as revenge for a drug robbery, according to the Sacramento Bee. . The evidence presented clearly demonstrated that Shannon and Campos conspired with and aided David Froste in committing horrible crimes. Throughout the interview, Shannon stated that David Froste was deeply angered by the robbery, but Shannon expressed that he wanted to let it go. Authorities say the trio then picked up Rios from his Esparto home and that Froste fatally shot him when he refused to lure Moore back to the men. The families have been impacted terribly. Two Men Get Life In Prison For 2016 Murders Of Missing California Teens According to Shannons interview, David Froste drove Shannons car to Rioss location to pick him up and returned to Woodland. Enrique Rios and Elijah Moore, who were 16 and 17 at the time of their disappearance, went missing within weeks of each other in late 2016. Lech Garcia, numerous witnesses and complex legal theories were presented during the trial. They also buried and bleached the body of the victim. The flames were too high and the four defendants doused the flames with dirt. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. WOODLAND Chandale Shannon says he never killed anyone, let alone his friends Enrique Rios and Elijah Moore. And two boys are dead. The following day, David Froste and Shannon told Jonathan Froste that Rios was taken to a secluded area near Knights Landing. After getting his gun, David Froste, Shannon, and Campos returned to Woodland and met with Jonathan Froste. In this photo provided by the Yolo Office of the District Attorney, Chandale Shannon, wearing face mask, and Jesus Campos, mostly blocked at left, sit with their attorneys in Yolo County Superior . They deserve to be behind bars for life too. A video of the life of Enrique was then played in court. DDA Wilson played for J. Froste audio recordings of phone calls between him and his brother, D. Froste. Download the ABC10 app for weather forecast localized to where you are. Shannon and Campos reportedly heard the call and the trio met with Jonathan, at which time David said he wanted to get revenge on Moore. During that time, Jonathan and Shannon took turns holding the gun denying Moore's pleas to be let go or to call his mother. Because the two missing persons were friends, the cases were considered connected.
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