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Emerging details from Prosecutor (Jonathan Meyer):
Marquez and Ben (100 block of Gharet Rd E) - both 16, lived near each other, and were longtime friends.
INVESTIGATORS HAD BEN'S CELL PHONE RECORDS
Marquez was an early part of the investigation, and before they found Ben’s body on June 28 (in a grave marked with cross made of sticks off of Cispus Rd), deputies learned that he “had planned on meeting up” with Marquez the night of June 23, when he was last seen alive. In an interview with investigators, however, Marquez allegedly said Ben never came over and that he hadn’t seen Ben in several days.
BROTHERS LOCATED 125 MILES FROM RANDLE
Attempts to contact the brothers (after Ben's body discovered), revealed they had fled the area. (Lewis County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Ken Cheeseman got permission to search the property, he began to move the soil and uncovered a human foot). Late the following afternoon, brothers were found when State Troopers made a traffic stop on Interstate 90 near Ellensburg, WA.
ADAMSON, 21 RAPED BEN
The charging documents allege that Adamson provided most of the details about the alleged 20-45 minute kicking and stoning beating, and that Adamson also told investigators he and Marquez sexually assaulted Ben with a stick while Ben was still alive. (Marquez allegedly held his head and shoulders while Adamson pulled down Ben's trousers and used a stick found at the scene).
ADAMSON, 21 WAS ARRESTED FIRST
Jail records show Adamson was booked in Ben’s death on Saturday, two days after Ben’s body was found. Marquez was booked on Monday.
Not excusing Marquez, I posted my suspicion earlier of Adamson having/taking control over younger Marquez, and still think he was the ringleader. Almost seemed to be bragging about his evil deed.
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