Missing 23-Year-Old Maryanne Rodgers found dead, two arrested in connection

May 2024 · 2 minute read

The harrowing disappearance of 23-year-old Maryanne Rodgers has taken a devastating turn as authorities confirm her tragic demise in the Nevada desert. Maryanne, who went missing on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, was found dead, marking the end of a search that has gripped the Las Vegas community with concern and sadness.

The suspects, identified as 27-year-old NBA G League player Chance Comanche and his 19-year-old fiancée Sakari Harden, were both taken into custody in connection with the murder of Maryanne Rodgers. The situation escalated when the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced their indictment on Sunday.

Investigators revealed that Maryanne and Sakari Harden were acquaintances, and plans were made for her to meet Chance Comanche on the fateful day in Las Vegas. Following the apprehension of the professional basketball player, the discovery of Maryanne Rodgers’ remains in a desert region of Henderson, Nevada, unfolded a grim reality.

Sakari Harden now faces murder charges in connection with Maryanne Rodgers’ death. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing that the investigation is ongoing. The LVMPD Homicide Section can be reached at (702) 828-3521 or homicide@lvmpd.com via email. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.

Vanessa Murphy, an investigative reporter, is available for contact at vmurphy@8newsnow.com, providing a channel for the public to share any additional information related to this tragic incident.

Maryanne Rodgers, a paramedic visiting Las Vegas from Washington state, was last seen at 2:58 a.m. on December 5, 2023. Friends reported that she was getting an Uber at the time, but there is no evidence to confirm the ride. Concerns deepened as her phone, with its location turned off, remained silent since that night. Disturbingly, a friend who was with Maryanne at the time of her last sighting has been arrested on kidnapping charges, leading to suspicions of foul play. The family is grappling with the heart-wrenching news, and the community mourns the tragic loss of a young life.

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