Overview
- Family, friends, and supporters held a “Light the Night” remembrance outside the Queen Creek Police Department on Oct. 28, two years after the fatal beating.
- Six defendants still face felony murder and related charges with a joint trial set for Jan. 12, 2026, as lawyers prepare potential motions to sever by a Nov. 12 deadline.
- Prosecutors say disclosures are largely complete and acknowledge the case is unlikely to reach trial on the current date, while at least one defense team seeks more time.
- William “Owen” Hines pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received a 12‑year sentence in the Lord case, along with a separate five‑year term in an unrelated reckless DUI crash.
- Police reopened earlier teen beating cases tied to the so‑called Gilbert Goons, cities restricted teen access to brass knuckles, and community activism continues through monthly walks and a family‑led nonprofit.