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Teen Charged in Beating Death of Preston Lord, Alleged Cover-Up by Family

The community reels from the details of the Halloween party assault that led to the Arizona teen's death, with suspects including a high school football player.

  • Over 1,000-page police report reveals extensive witness statements and allegations of a family-led cover-up to protect one of the accused, 17-year-old Talan Renner.
  • Seven individuals, including Talan Renner, charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping following the October 2023 incident.
  • Suspects, some associated with the 'Gilbert Goons' gang, did not know Preston Lord prior to the attack.
  • Evidence includes text messages and social media interactions among the accused, discussing the assault.
  • Community support for Lord's family grows, with a GoFundMe campaign raising over $150,000.
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