While ultimately unsuccessful, Jonathan Froste agreed to provide truthful information regarding the two murders and pled to second degree murder. When he wouldnt help them locate Moore, Rios was shot multiple times by David including once as he attempted to run away. Its unusual, but it happens that someone gets sick during a trial, Rosenberg said. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Phone: (916) 970-3131 Two get life sentences in teens' '16 killing | News | avpress.com Shannon, Chandale Jr. 18-3504 . Elijah Moore, left, and Enrique Rios went missing in 2016. WOODLAND, CA - The trial of Chandale Shannon, Jr., and Jesus Camposthe duo are accused in the murder and kidnapping of two teens, Elijah Moore and Enrique Rios, whose bodies are still unrecoveredreconvened Wednesday in Yolo County Superior Court with additional witness testimony, including a Woodland barber who worked at a shop in Woodland and said he saw Elijah . According to the witness, Moore left the shop shortly after seeing one of the barbers clients, and the barber did not see him again. David, the alleged ringleader of the murders, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. 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They drove around the Knights Landing and Sutter area, but were unsuccessful in discovering bodies. 2 given life sentences in 2016 killing of California teens - KERO Shannon is charged with two counts of murder with special . Local law enforcement and the FBI collaborated on an investigation after friends Rios and Moore went missing within weeks of each other in October and November 2016, respectively. Still Missing - CA - Enrique Rios, 16, Esparto, Oct 2016 - Websleuths Froste told Shannon that he had to help Froste find Elijah and told Shannon to make contact with those who would know his whereabouts. D. Froste lastly shot the victim in the head before they continued to burn their clothes. They then buried him with dirt and foliage while dosing the area in bleach. David Froste informed the others he wanted to find Moore and exact revenge. (HEATHER KEMP - DAILY DEMOCRAT), Lola Rios Gutierrez, Enrique Rios' mother, addressing life after losing her son. According to past court testimony, Rios and Moore are believed to have been murdered in Knights Landing, but their bodies have never been found. He told Elijah that now he would be buried next to Enrique. Several weeks later, on November 4, 2016, Campos, in a vehicle with David and Jonathan Froste, pointed out Moore who was leaving a barber shop near Main Street in Woodland. Chandale and a fourth co-defendant Jesus Campos, 18, were arrested in Yolo County . Crime and Public Safety | Chandale Shannon and Jesus Campos found guilty of the murder of Enrique Lech Garcia of the Yolo County Sheriffs Office coordinated and led the investigation which involved numerous detectives, officers, and crime scene analysts from both the Woodland Police Department and the Yolo County Sheriffs Office. Chandale Shannon of Winters and Jesus Campos of Woodland were found guilty back in May. J. Froste confirmed that he was the subject of these conversations and clarified the whereabouts of Shannon and his brother during the exchanges. D. Froste then told Elijah to pray, according to J. Froste. (HEATHER KEMP - DAILY DEMOCRAT), A photo of Enrique Rios that was shown as part of a slideshow looking back at his life. He also took Elijahs paycheck and phone, which he turned off, before locking him in the trunk. Chandale Shannon, 25, of Winters, and Jesus Campos, 22, of Woodland were sentenced for the 2016 kidnapping and killing of the teens, whose bodies were never found despite years of effort. Rios was said to be targeted due to his friendship with Moore. 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. Cell phone tower and location data showed the three traveled to Esparto. By Brinda Kalita, Brandon Blanco, Oliver Camarena, Veronica Miller. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters, Elijah Moore, left, and Enrique Rios went missing in 2016. Rios was shot and killed by David Froste in October 2016 when he refused to call or provide a location for Moore, who was killed several weeks later, on Nov. 4, prosecutors said. 114. After getting his gun, David Froste, Shannon, and Campos returned to Woodland and met with Jonathan Froste. The three forced Moore into their car and then picked up Shannon, who had the gun that was used to kill Rios. Chandale Shannon and Jesus Campos were sentenced Friday in Yolo County by a judge who called the crimes evil. 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 People's Vanguard of Davis They were among four men who were arrested for the 2017 killings of 16-year-old . Jameson recounted interviews he did with Campos, Shannon and multiple other witnesses as Hasapes presented evidence gathered throughout the investigation including Facebook messages, phone calls and Google location data. 'Guilty': Pair convicted of Yolo County teens' murders - Davis Enterprise Skip Navigation. Shannon, Campos, David Froste and his brother, Jonathan Froste, were arrested in 2018. Joined this time by Jonathan, they took Moore to Knights Landing where he was beaten repeatedly by a baseball bat-sized branch and shot. Suspects in missing Northern California teens case appear in court They last stopped on a draw bridge to throw the tools used to dig the hole over into the river then drove back to Knights Landing to the Froste brothers home to get new clothes. Moore was forced out of the vehicle at gun point. A witness told investigators Rios was picked up by a car matching the description of Shannons car. He was a minor when the teens went missing. All four murderers, David Froste, Jonathan Froste, Chandale Shannon, and Jesus Campos were arrested in June of 2018 after an extensive investigation. Final suspect sentenced in kidnapping, murder of Yolo County teens Rios was 16 at the time and Moore had just celebrated his 17th birthday. Chandale Shannon, 25, of Winters, and Jesus Campos, 22, of Woodland were sentenced for the 2016 kidnapping and killing of the teens, whose bodies were never found despite years of effort. The jury heard evidence that on October 17, 2016, 16-year-old Elijah Moore robbed David Froste, Chandale Shannon, and Jesus Campos of three ounces of marijuana. The phone calls laid out the events that took place after the robbery. This caused the Yolo County Sheriffs Department to coordinate their investigation with the Woodland Police Department, which was investigating the disappearance of the second victim, Elijah Moore. WATCH MORE: Yolo teens' families react to David Froste verdict. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Proceedings in Campos case were moved from the juvenile to the adult system following a transfer hearing in June. Moore was forced to the ground and his hands were zip tied behind his back. Later, an acquaintance of Shannon contacted him saying that they were approached by Elijah to help set up Shannon to a location where Elijah could rob him. David Froste then selected a large log and dropped it on Moores head, crushing his skull. By Robyn Dobson | rdobson@dailydemocrat.com |. The next day, J. Froste said Jesus picked up Enrique in Esparto to take him to a party but took him to Knights Landing along with David and Shannon, where he was subsequently slain. J. Froste also mentioned that his brother truly believed that he had gotten away with murder, as they needed the bodies to prove that they did it.. David and Campos left the group to get shovels, a pickaxe, gasoline and bleach. The next day, D. Froste used Elijahs phone to text his mother, trying to act as if Elijah was the one texting and that he had run away. D. Froste, noted J. Froste, told the group to start digging a hole and after about an hour, D. Frost dragged Elijahs body into the shallow hole and lit his body on fire. PO Box 4715 This process also included monumental efforts attempting to find the location of Moore and Rios bodies. Campos was with them at the time, according to testimony. Prosecutors say then 16-year-old Elijah Moore robbed David Froste, Chandale Shannon, and Jesus Campos of three ounces of marijuana in Oct. 2016. Officials say a missing person report was made for the two teens launching a massive investigation and search. 2 given life sentences in 2016 killing of California teens | KRCR He will be sentenced to 15-years-to-life in state prison. And when I think about it, at 16 he was taken from me, so I dont know," she added. The event that started the series of unfortunate events was Moore allegedly robbing David and Shannon of 3 ounces of marijuana in the KFC parking lot off Main Street. They drove to an empty field and took the bloodied clothes out to light them on fire before again driving away. Chandale Shannon and Jesus Campos heard the phone call, which was recorded on Jonathan Froste's cell phone, and later obtained by investigators. The Yolo County Sherriffs Department and Woodland Police Department began a comprehensive investigation that lasted until June of 2018. Weeks later, on Nov. 4, Campos, David and Jonathan waited in a car as Moore was leaving a barber shop near Main Street in Woodland. I find that Mr. Campos and Mr. Shannon have forfeited their life to live in civilized society, Yolo County Superior Court Judge David Rosenberg said at the sentencing hearing, according to a statement from the county district attorneys office. Shannon was further angered by this. Crime and Public Safety | "I mean we grew up together. This included cell phone tower data, Google location data, Facebook records, and numerous witnesses in order to provide as much information as possible to the jury. Join the ABC10 Weather Force! And two boys are dead. 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. After refusing to provide his location, prosecutors say David shot and killed Rios. After getting his gun, David Froste, Shannon, and Campos returned to Woodland and met with Jonathan Froste. Chandale Shannon, 25, and Jesus Campos, 22, were found guilty of first-degree murder and kidnapping in the 2016 deaths of Enrique Rios and Elijah Moore back in May. LOGIN. D. Froste ordered Elijah onto the ground and zip tied his hands and ankles, immobilizing him. D. Froste, whod been gone so long that it was now night time, arrived back at the area with black garbage bags, shovels, a pickaxe, bleach, and a can of gasoline. Moores body was placed in the hole and lit Moores body on fire. Your email address will not be published. David, considered the ringleader of the squad, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in late 2018. All three are currently being housed at the Monroe Detention Center in Yolo County. "It felt like the judge was taking forever to say to the clerk, go ahead and read the verdicts. My son was my world. Chandale Shannon Jr., 25; and 22-year-old Jesus Campos now face lengthy prison sentences for their murder and kidnapping convictions . Weeks later, the group got their hands on Moore. The victim, after talking with D. Froste got into the back of the car. Kidnapping, Murder trial against final defendants in missing Northern Chandale Shannon Jr., 23, of Winters and Jesus Campos, 20, of Woodland stand accused helping to carry out the alleged abductions and murders of Enrique Rios, 16; and Elijah Moore, 17; friends and classmates who both vanished in the fall of 2016. A motion by the prosecution to consolidate the cases against the duo, who were allegedly involved in the 2016 disappearances and deaths of Yolo County teens Enrique Rios and Elijah Moore, was granted during a hearing in Yolo Superior Court on Thursday morning. That should be sufficient time for counsel to sort out the implications if not the authenticity of the letter, Rosenberg said. Shannon suggested the group reach out to a friend of Moore's, 16-year-old Enrique Rios. Media | Yolo County District Attorney WOODLAND, Calif. (AP) 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. "The crimes were evil. (Courtesy), Chandale Shannon during a previous court hearing. The judge presiding over the sentencing said it was one of the worst cases hes ever heard in his career. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b932beb8bf5e1 Chandale Shannon, 25, of Winters, and Jesus Campos, 22, of Woodland were sentenced for the 2016 kidnapping and killing of the teens, whose bodies were never found despite years of effort. Memorial held to honor Tyre Nichols in Sacramento, Marian Wilkinson, missing Yuba City woman, found dead, Yolo teens' families react to David Froste verdict, Chandale Shannon and Jesus Campos found guilty in murder of Woodland teens, Jury finds David Froste guilty on all charges of murder for missing Yolo teens. J. Froste then recounted the events that led up to the other victim being murdered. J. Froste was then asked about what led him to contacting the district attorney and testifying against his brother and friends. Co-defendants found guilty in Yolo County missing teens case A pretrial conference was held on Tuesday and Wednesday in Yolo Superior Court to discuss the logistics of the upcoming trial. If we are good and efficient and we pick the jury by the 10th, we will start openings on the 21st, Rosenberg explained. Catherine is a fourth year undergraduate student at UC Davis, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Communications. D. Froste ordered him to get into the trunk of J. Frostes rental car, saying that to pay for his crime they were going to drive him far away and hed have to walk home. But as soon as we heard it, I cried even more. Knowing David Froste wanted to kill Moore, Shannon communicated with Rios, who, unaware of what Moore had done, provided an address in Esparto. Prosecutors said Moore was killed in revenge after stealing 3 ounces (85 grams) of marijuana from three of the defendants. J. Froste stated that he had gone with his brother to Sacramento for a day to see his fathers body. A witness told investigators they saw Rios being picked up by a car matching the description of the car owned by Shannon. And two boys are dead. They deserve to be behind bars for life too. A video of the life of Enrique was then played in court. They also buried and bleached the body of the victim. Jonathan Froste and Shannon took turns holding the gun while Moore begged to call his mother and to let him go. Upload your weather photos on the ABC10 app. When he ran after seeing the gun, David shot Enrique two times on the lower torso near a river. Campos was convicted of second-degree murder for the killing of Rios, first-degree murder for the killing of Moore, kidnapping, and special circumstances of multiple murders and kidnapping during the course of a murder. The group each took a turn using the branch to hit Elijah on the back of the head, eventually beating him to death. Join the ABC10 Weather Force! All four defendants then proceeded to dig a hole to bury Moores body. Stream ABC10 live newscasts and on demand video with our app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. Required fields are marked *. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Chandale Shannon Jr., 21, left, and his attorney, Bob Spangler, listen as his arraignment is postponed. Jonathan Frostes sentencing is currently pending. Three arrested in connection to disappearance of California teens They forced him into their car and went to pick up Shannon. You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Stream ABC10 live newscasts and on demand video with our app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. The evidence presented clearly demonstrated that Shannon and Campos conspired with and aided David Froste in committing horrible crimes. According to the witness, Ramey warrants are authored with the intent of seeking additional information from suspects, such as interviews. Both requests were denied. The bodies of both Elijah Moore and Enrique Rios were never found. Authorities tracked their locations and movements through cellphone data and social media activity. The guilty verdict puts an end to a six-year investigation, litigation and fight for justice by two Woodland families. Once they arrived, they found Shannon was not home and called him to get him to come home. I find that they are dangerous to the public. David Froste was convicted of the murder in 2018 and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. J. Froste recalled that his brother stated he wanted to shoot up the house of Enrique, who had stolen from him to get back at him. "The crimes were evil. Commentary: Growing Up Is Imperative, but Wont Solve Our Housing Problem, Enter the maximum amount you want to pay each month. Elijah Moore, left, and Enrique Rios went missing in 2016. Shannon initially had the firearm and held Moore at gunpoint. Throughout the interview, Shannon stated that David Froste was deeply angered by the robbery, but Shannon expressed that he wanted to let it go. I find that Mr. Campos and Mr. Shannon have forfeited their life to live in civilized society. David Froste shot and murdered Rios. 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. 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 . And two boys are dead. Numerous other agencies also assisted. Jesus Campos and Chandale Shannon will be co-defendants when they go on trial for murder in spring. Man handed 15 years to life for kidnapping and murder of 2 Northern J. Froste recalled that he felt afraid of his brother at that moment and did what he wanted out of that fear. After Enrique was murdered, D. Froste stripped Enriques clothes and buried him in an undisclosed location near the site of where he was murdered. The Latest: 4th man charged in 2016 disappearance of 2 teens 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. 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 Court in Woodland, Calif., Friday, July 22, 2022. All four of them had hit the victim. 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Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Los Gatos: Hundreds still without power as Black Road repair project finishes early, Kidnapping, Murder trial against final defendants in missing Northern California teens case consolidated. The families have been impacted terribly. Enrique Rios And Elijah Moore: Four Charged For Killing Teens Missing Murder suspect rejects plea offer; case heading toward second trial I was 16 when I had him. Jonathan cooperated with the Yolo County District Attorney's Office in the investigation and attempted to find the location of two teens' bodies. Watch More from ABC10:'Sweet Dozen' in Sacramento founded by Louise refugee 30 years later. This proved to be the beginning of massive investigation. He continues to be. Murder suspect: 'I'm just a witness that didn't call the police' After four weeks of trial, the jury returned the guilty verdicts. 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. Jonathan Froste pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. He did while also retrieving the gun before joining the three of them in the car. 2 given life sentences in 2016 killing of California teens - KESQ The defendants drove Moore to Knights Landing where they forced him out of the car at gunpoint. 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. She is passionate about advocating for women's rights and plans on attending law school where she can continue to advocate. In 2016, the sergeant was a detective at the time and became the lead detective on the missing person case of Enrique Rios. Commentary: Will Berkeley Become the Straw that Broke CEQAs Back? They are 18-year-old Jesus Campos, 21-year-old Jonathan Froste and 21-year-old Chandale Shannon. David Froste was convicted of murder in 2018 and is serving a life sentence without chance of parole. Davis, CA 95617 Chandale Shannon, 25, of Winters, and Jesus Campos, 22, of Woodland were sentenced for the 2016 kidnapping and killing of the teens, whose . With the assistance of Det. Chandale Shannon, 25, of Winters, and Jesus Campos, 22, of Woodland were sentenced for the 2016 kidnapping and killing of the teens, whose bodies were never found despite years of effort . According to testimony, Campos lured him to the car they were using in another Woodland parking lot and Moore agreed to get in the trunk and be driven to the sticks, walking home as his punishment. We just deal with it. Moments later, a jury trial was scheduled to begin on Monday, March 23. I find that Mr. Campos and Mr. Shannon have forfeited their life to . Jonathan plead guilty to second-degree murder and will be sentenced to 15-years-to-life in prison, the Yolo County District Attorney's Office says. Winters community blood drive scheduled for Sept. 14, Man allegedly attempts to flee officers in Winters. When you finally corner the ironically rather shy Robert Amstrong to, For decades, planners and staff at Winters City Hall have been dreaming of economic development that would plump, You have to build a lot of bridges to make a project happen, and in this case, its, Jailhouse letter causes delay of trial for Winters man. 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. If they could not find Elijah, they would find Enrique. Details surrounding the murders of the young men have emerged through testimony given at various court dates since. Detective Jameson was the lead detective for that case. A family member of one of the victims referred to the killers as Lucifer 1 and Lucifer 2.. Chandale Shannon, 25, of Winters, and Jesus Campos, 22, of Woodland were sentenced for the 2016 kidnapping and killing of the teens, whose bodies were never found despite years of effort . This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. How about a fellowship to drop out?, Multi-faceted doesnt even begin to cover it. Commentary: Will Berkeley Become the Straw that Broke CEQAs Back? Now, a Yolo Superior Court judge must determine whether the letters for real. Chandale Shannon, 25, and Jesus Campos, 22, were found guilty of first-degree murder and kidnapping in the 2016 deaths of Enrique Rios and Elijah Moore back on May 11. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! The action you just performed triggered the security solution. The next morning J. Froste was told that they had met up with the victim. However, this witness did not provide much help as he had not reviewed any of the reports before coming in to testify. Despite years of search efforts, the body of Rios was never recovered for his family to lay him to rest. When David Froste and Campos returned an hour later with the tools, David Froste selected a baseball bat sized branch and violently struck Moore in the head. This case is one of them. J. Froste stated that after work one day, he met up with Campos and D. Frost and went to Purity Plaza in Woodland to eat. He attempted to locate Moore and Rios bodies. "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.