Jonathan Froste pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. The last witness of the day was an acquaintance of Elijahs. Two years later in 2018, David Froste, his brother Jonathan Froste, Chandale Shannon Jr. and Jesus Campos were arrested and charged for allegedly murdering Rios and Moore as revenge after Moore supposedly robbed the men of $300 worth of marijuana. After the murders of the two teens, D. Froste ordered Shannon, Campos, and Jonathan Froste to stay silent if ever questioned and to get ahold of lawyers if need be. Shortly after each Rios and Moore went missing, their parents contacted law enforcement. (HEATHER KEMP - DAILY DEMOCRAT), Lola Rios Gutierrez, Enrique Rios' mother, addressing life after losing her son. 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But as soon as we heard it, I cried even more. David Froste shot and murdered Rios. Moore's mom, Alicia Moore, told Fox40 Sacramento her son and Rios did nothing to . Detective Mat Jameson of the Woodland Police Department and Sgt. 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 . Shannon and Campos reportedly heard the call, which was recorded on David's phone and later obtained by investigators. J. Froste had also written a letter to the mothers of the two victims explaining that he was sorry for his involvement in the crimes and that he was sorry that they had taken the victims away from their families. As detailed by the Yolo County District Attorney's Office, Moore robbed suspects Jonathan Froste and his brother David Froste, Chandale Shannon, and Jesus Campos of three ounces of marijuana . 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. The trial will begin on Monday, March 7 and will be a four-week time waive trial, set to stretch over an eight-week period with proceedings taking place every other week. 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. 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. Jonathan took a plea deal and will likely serve 15 years to life in prison. 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DDA Wilson then showed Froste multiple screenshots of his conversations with both the accused, D. Froste, and one of his friends who revealed to J. Froste that Elijah Moore had wanted to steal marijuana from them. The four defendants marched Moore to a more secluded area. Keep up with our latest news, opinion and weather. WOODLAND, Calif. Two men previously found guilty of killing two Woodland teens were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Friday. 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. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Commentary: Growing Up Is Imperative, but Wont Solve Our Housing Problem, Enter the maximum amount you want to pay each month. Lola Rios Gutierrez, the mother of Enrique, addressed the court. Chandale Shannon, 21, of Winters, and Jesus Campos, 18, of Woodland, were booked into jail Friday, according to the Yolo County Sheriff's Office. 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 case is one of them. 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. They were among four people charged with killing 16-year-old Enrique Rios and his friend, 17-year-old Elijah Moore. D. Froste was the one who shot the victim, and David Nelson who is on the defense counsel made sure to note that Shannon and Campos were not the ones who had fired the gun. Shannon gave three names to Froste, and Rios was one of them. In the afternoon, Campos sat beside his attorney, Jeff Raven, in the same courtroom for a preliminary hearing. Crime and Public Safety | Chandale Shannon Jr., 21, left, and his attorney, Bob Spangler, listen as his arraignment is postponed. Meanwhile, Campos attorney J. Toney also has filed a motion to sever his clients case from Shannons. Authorities tracked their locations and movements through cellphone data and social media activity. J. Froste had read his letter to the Davis Enterpriseduring an interview with them. Chandale Shannon, 25, of Winters, and Jesus Campos, 22, of Woodland were sentenced to life for the 2016 kidnapping and killing of the teens, whose bodies were never found despite years of effort. 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. 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. After statements were made by a number of other family members, Deputy District Attorney David Wilson and counsel for Mr. Campos and Mr. Shannon made brief statements. They then dug a hole, buried his body, set it on fire and extinguished the fire with bleach and dirt before disposing of their clothes and tools. David, considered the ringleader of the squad, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in late 2018. When he was wounded, David shot him once in the head, killing him instantly. Elijah Moore's body also hasn't been found. They drove around the Knights Landing and Sutter area, but were unsuccessful in discovering bodies. By Catherine Potente. Because Rios knew Shannon more than Froste, Froste told Shannon he needed to come along or Rios would not get in the car. She is passionate about advocating for women's rights and plans on attending law school where she can continue to advocate. 114. 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 . 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. 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. This proved to be the beginning of massive investigation. While ultimately unsuccessful, Jonathan Froste agreed to provide truthful information regarding the two murders and pled to second degree murder. Watch More from ABC10:'Sweet Dozen' in Sacramento founded by Louise refugee 30 years later. After seeing Elijah, D. Froste went to talk to him. After returning to Woodland, Froste pulled over to a body of water and told Rios to get undressed and get in the water. 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. David Froste was convicted of murder in 2018 and is serving a life sentence without chance of parole. Both requests were denied. The four took turns striking Moore in the head before David selected a large log and dropped it onto Moore's head. Commentary: Will Berkeley Become the Straw that Broke CEQAs Back? Campos and Shannon were also handed life sentences without the possibility of parole in July of this year after a Yolo County jury found Shannon guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and . While she says the closure might never come, the convictions are a step toward justice. David, the alleged ringleader of the murders, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Later that night, D. Froste had returned to custody. Both Campos, 20, and Shannon, 22, are facing murder and kidnapping charges with enhancements. Elijah Moore, left, and Enrique Rios went missing in 2016. Jonathan took a plea deal and will likely serve 15 years to life in prison. Winters community blood drive scheduled for Sept. 14, Man allegedly attempts to flee officers in Winters. Join the ABC10 Weather Force! 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. In 2016, the sergeant was a detective at the time and became the lead detective on the missing person case of Enrique Rios. And when I think about it, at 16 he was taken from me, so I dont know," she added. After the robbery his brother wanted to confront the person who stole from them. The defendants then burned their own clothes and dumped their tools in the river at a drawbridge in Knights Landing. Numerous other agencies also assisted. David Froste was convicted and sentenced to Life without the Possibility of Parole. With the assistance of Det. He continues to be. This process also included monumental efforts attempting to find the location of Moore and Rios bodies. I find that they are dangerous to the public. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Upload your weather photos on the ABC10 app. 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. 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. By Brinda Kalita, Brandon Blanco, Oliver Camarena, Veronica Miller. Its unusual, but it happens that someone gets sick during a trial, Rosenberg said. Chandale Shannon and Jesus Campos heard the phone call, which was recorded on Jonathan Froste's cell phone, and later obtained by investigators. Juvenile: Campos, Jesus. 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. 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. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Shannon, Campos, David Froste and his brother, Jonathan Froste, were arrested in 2018. Example video title will go here for this video. Jonathan took a plea deal and will likely serve 15 years to life in prison. 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.
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. Crime and Public Safety | Deputy District Attorneys Jay Linden and Kyle Hasapes organized the massive amount of evidence and records to prepare for the trial of David Froste, which took place in the Fall of 2018. I find that Mr. Campos and Mr. Shannon have forfeited their life to . 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. J. Froste recalled that he felt afraid of his brother at that moment and did what he wanted out of that fear. During that time, Jonathan and Shannon took turns holding the gun denying Moore's pleas to be let go or to call his mother. "It will help to actually be able to bury him somewhere that family can visit him, but I dont think Ill ever get closure," Rios Gutierrez said. Mat Jameson and Sgt. 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 . The four defendants then dug a hole and buried Moore's body and lit it on fire, eventually extinguishing it with bleach and dirt. Moores body was placed in the hole and lit Moores body on fire. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The Yolo County Sheriff's Office said Monday that 18-year-old Jesus Campos of Woodland, and 21-year-olds Chandale Shannon of Winters and Jonathan Froste of Knights Landing are jailed on suspicion . Skip Navigation. 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. He attempted to locate Moore and Rios bodies. 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 . Jesus Campos and Chandale Shannon will be co-defendants when they go on trial for murder in spring. Moores ankles were also bound at this point and David Froste and Campos left the group to obtain shovels, a pickaxe, gasoline, and bleach. Afterward, Rosenberg announced that he found good cause to delay the trial. Crime News is your destination for true crime stories from around the world, breaking crime news, and information about Oxygen's original true crime shows and documentaries. The crimes were evil. On Thursday, David Froste sat next to his attorney and listened as the prosecutors . The three then traveled to pick up Shannon, who had the gun used to kill Rios. Download the ABC10 app for weather forecast localized to where you are. Sergeant Lech Garcia, a patrol supervisor for the Yolo County Sheriffs Department, was the second witness called to the stand. Campos was with them at the time, according to testimony. Weeks later, the group got their hands on Moore. Shannon is charged with two counts of murder with special . In May 2022, a Yolo County jury found Shannon guilty of two counts of first-degree murder for victims Enrique Rios and Elijah Moore, and also kidnapping, and special circumstances of multiple murders and kidnapping during the course of a murder. J. Froste then recounted the events that led up to the other victim being murdered. The four defendants traveled again to Knights Landing. Jonathan Froste, who is already serving 15 years to life for second degree murder of teens Enrique Rios and Elijah Moore, took to the stand to testify to what happened before, during, and after the murders took place. 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. Missing British aristocrat is found; her baby is still missing Stream ABC10 live newscasts and on demand video with our app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Apple TV. "I mean we grew up together. After the robbery, Froste contacted his brother Jonathan, telling him about the incident and said he was going to get his gun from their home in Knights Landing. 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. RELATED: 'If I could say anything to him, Id tell him I loved him' | Family, friends remember Woodland man killed. (Daily Democrat Archives), David Froste and his attorney Martha Sequeira after hearing the jury's guilty verdict. In June 2018, Detective Jameson and Sergeant Garcia authored Ramey warrants for Shannon and Campos. And two boys are dead. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); Whats better than getting a six-figure scholarship to go to college? In the interview, Shannon stated Moore had robbed him and David Frostewho has already been convicted of the murder and kidnapping of both victimsof marijuana. Now, a Yolo Superior Court judge must determine whether the letters for real. Shannon communicated with Rios who provided Shannon with an address in Esparto, unaware of what Moore had done. Jonathan Froste and Shannon took turns holding the gun while Moore begged to call his mother and to let him go. 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. Adults: Froste, David. Jonathan Froste, Shannon, and Campos each took turns striking Moore in the head. Since 2006, The Vanguard has provided Davis and Yolo County with some of the best groundbreaking news coverage on local government and policy issues affecting our city, our schools, the county, and the Sacramento Region. After getting his gun, David Froste, Shannon, and Campos returned to Woodland and met with Jonathan Froste. Raven and Deputy District Attorney Kyle Hasapes took turns questioning Woodland Police Detective Mat Jameson, the sole person called upon to testify. He testified against his brother David Froste and against Shannon and Campos. His body was then placed in a hole, burned and buried. Cloudflare Ray ID: 7a2b932beb8bf5e1 The two will face sentences of up to life without the possibility of parole, the Yolo County District Attorney's Office says. 210.65.88.143 Missing for two weeks, mushroom hunter is found dead in California forest Joined this time by Jonathan, they took Moore to Knights Landing where he was beaten repeatedly by a baseball bat-sized branch and shot. The defendants drove Moore to Knights Landing where they forced him out of the car at gunpoint. Lech Garcia, numerous witnesses and complex legal theories were presented during the trial. The men are individually facing charges including murder and kidnapping for their alleged involvement in crimes that led to the deaths of Enrique Rios and Elijah Moore. Worst case scenario, we declare a mistrial, which is really not in anyones interest.. 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 defense is expected to take about a week for their case. Because the two missing persons were friends, the cases were considered connected. D. Froste was angry and wanted to confront Elijah because it was his friend that had stolen from him. After the robbery, Froste called his brother Jonathan and said he was going to get his gun from their home. Jonathan Froste, who is already serving 15 years to life for second degree murder of teens Enrique Rios and Elijah Moore, took to the stand to testify to what happened before, during, and after . Once they arrived at the remote location, near the river that Enrique was murdered at, D. Froste got out of the car, gave Shannon the gun, and told him to point it at Elijah while he opened the trunk. While in the car at the plaza, Campos saw Elijah entering a barbershop and pointed him out saying thats him.. (Woodland, CA) July 22, 2022 On July 22, 2022, Chandale Shannon of Winters, and Jesus Campos of Woodland, were both sentenced to life without the possibility of parole by Yolo County Superior Court Judge David Rosenberg. He is awaiting sentencing and is expected to serve 15 years to life in state prison. Moments later, a jury trial was scheduled to begin on Monday, March 23. David Froste was convicted of murder in 2018 and is serving a life sentence without chance of parole. A witness told investigators they saw Rios being picked up by a car matching the description of the car owned by Shannon. The case is due back in court Sept. 28 for a trial-setting conference. Plus, track storms with live radar. The Yolo County Sherriffs Department and Woodland Police Department began a comprehensive investigation that lasted until June of 2018. D. Froste took one of the large branches that were on the ground in the area and used it to hit Elijah on the back of the head. Get the ABC10 mobile app for breaking news alerts, live shows and to send us news tips. However, this witness did not provide much help as he had not reviewed any of the reports before coming in to testify. 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. After getting his gun, David Froste, Shannon, and Campos returned to Woodland and met with Jonathan Froste. Prosecutors say David shot and killed Rios after he refused to call Moore or give them his location. After 20 years on the bench there are only two cases that are so onerous that words almost fail me. 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. All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy & Disclaimer, Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig, Vision, Mission, Values, Strategic Priorities, Honoring Yolo County Fallen Peace Officers, Consumer Fraud & Environmental Protection, District Attorney Jeff Reisigs Five-Point Plan to Reduce Homelessness, Weve been arrested over 400 times its made all the difference, Beware of Fraudulent Loan Modification and Foreclosure Rescue Scams During COVID-19, Keep Your Children Safe While Online During COVID-19, Staying Safe Online During COVID-19 Crisis.