Chandale and a fourth co-defendant Jesus Campos, 18, were arrested in Yolo County . The two will face sentences of up to life without the possibility of parole, the Yolo County District Attorney's Office says. Two given life sentences in 2016 killing of California teens - KSBY J. Froste had read his letter to the Davis Enterpriseduring an interview with them. Shannon was convicted Wednesday on two counts of first-degree murder for the killings of Rios and Moore, and also of kidnapping, and special circumstances of multiple murders and kidnapping during the course of a murder. Relatives of Chandale Shannon Jr., of Winters, filed into a Yolo County courtroom last week, expecting to hear him admit to murder and voluntary manslaughter charges in connection with the 2016 disappearances and presumed deaths of two local teens. The next morning J. Froste was told that they had met up with the victim. The People's Vanguard of Davis Suspects in missing Northern California teens case appear in court Jonathan Froste and Shannon took turns holding the gun while Moore begged to call his mother and to let him go. David Froste, of Knights Landing, was convicted of both murders in 2018 and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. 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 revealed that he did not want to hide anymore what they had done to the teens. According to the witness, D. Froste expressed regret. During the sentencing hearing, numerous family members made victim impact statements on behalf of Enrique and Elijah. On Wednesday, May 11, Chandale Shannon, 25, and Jesus Campos, 22, were found guilty in the Superior Court of Yolo County on two counts of first-degree murder and kidnapping. The three then traveled to pick up Shannon, who had the gun used to kill Rios. Jesus Campos and Chandale Shannon will be co-defendants when they go on trial for murder in spring. According to Jonathans testimony, David told Jonathan the following day on how he told Enrique to get out of the car but he refused. 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. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Davis, CA 95617 "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. 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. Shannon and Campos reportedly heard the call, which was recorded on David's phone and later obtained by investigators. 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. Now, with D. Froste, J. Froste, Campos, Shannon, and Elijah in the trunk, D. Froste told J. Froste to drive to Knights Landing, the same spot where they had killed Enrique. 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. Moore was forced out of the vehicle at gun point. All three are currently being housed at the Monroe Detention Center in Yolo County. Two Men Get Life In Prison For 2016 Murders Of Missing California Teens 2 given life sentences in 2016 killing of California teens | The Star His body was then placed in a hole, burned and buried. "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. The families have been impacted terribly. After getting his gun, David Froste, Shannon, and Campos returned to Woodland and met with Jonathan Froste. The bodies of both Elijah Moore and Enrique Rios were never found. I find that Mr. Campos and Mr. Shannon have forfeited their life to . Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! Neither teens body has ever been found. The defendants drove Moore to Knights Landing where they forced him out of the car at gunpoint. Crime and Public Safety | I was 16 when I had him. 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. With a gun in hand, Froste began shooting the water and the victim swam around to dodge the bullets. David Froste was convicted of murder in 2018 and is serving a life sentence without chance of parole. Froste, Jonathan. Two jury panels of 55 people are set to be brought in on March 8 and 10 to give the court two days with each panel. Campos was convicted of second-degree murder of Enrique Rios, first degree murder of Elijah Moore, kidnapping, and special circumstances of multiple murders and kidnapping during the course of a murder. I find that they are dangerous to the public. Campos and Shannon were on track to face a Yolo County jury next week, nearly four years after the alleged murders, when Shannons defense attorney Bob Spangler announced a development in the case Monday that would take additional time to explore. 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. He did while also retrieving the gun before joining the three of them in the car. He also took Elijahs paycheck and phone, which he turned off, before locking him in the trunk. "It felt like the judge was taking forever to say to the clerk, go ahead and read the verdicts. According to past court testimony, Rios and Moore are believed to have been murdered in Knights Landing, but their bodies have never been found. Chandale Shannon and Jesus Campos heard the phone call, which was recorded on Jonathan Froste's cell phone, and later obtained by investigators. Details surrounding the murders of the young men have emerged through testimony given at various court dates since. A jury and four alternates are expected to be selected by the end of the week, said Judge David Rosenberg. WOODLAND Chandale Shannon says he never killed anyone, let alone his friends Enrique Rios and Elijah Moore. 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After discussing initial logistics, Rosenberg ordered Campos and Shannon be transported to court on Wednesday to be in-person at the proceedings and to give the attorneys a chance to speak to them directly. When he ran after seeing the gun, David shot Enrique two times on the lower torso near a river. Unable to find Moore, the trio contacted an unsuspecting Rios and took him to a remote area of Knights Landing. Bleach was also poured on Moores body. It is exculpatory in nature as to Mr. Shannon, probably as well as to (Campos).. How about a fellowship to drop out?, Multi-faceted doesnt even begin to cover it. The Vanguard provides the Davis Community with incisive in-depth coverage of local government on a wide variety of issues. And two boys are dead. Moore was told he was going to die. The victim, after talking with D. Froste got into the back of the car. Campos was with them at the time, according to testimony. But as soon as we heard it, I cried even more. Those who provided assistance included the FBI, archeologists and anthropologists from Chico State University, Sutter County Sheriffs Office, numerous search and rescue volunteers, cadaver dogs, PG&E, the GIS office of Yolo County, and experts in ground radar and missing body location. Moore was kidnapped while leaving a barber shop in Woodland, 15 miles (24 kilometers) northwest of Sacramento. 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. The four suspects were arrested in June 2018. David Froste informed the others he wanted to find Moore and exact revenge. The Vanguard provides the Davis Community with incisive in-depth coverage of local government on a wide variety of issues. A minor at the time of his alleged crimes, Campos case was moved from juvenile to adult court following a transfer hearing in June. The four defendants then dug a hole and buried Moore's body and lit it on fire, eventually extinguishing it with bleach and dirt. 2 given life sentences in 2016 killing of California teens | AP News They also buried and bleached the body of the victim. 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.. 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. Like Campos and Shannon, Jonathan Froste, Davids brother, remains in Yolo County Jail custody while the case is still pending. 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. Crime and Public Safety | After the robbery, Froste called his brother Jonathan and said he was going to get his gun from their home. Three arrested in connection to disappearance of California teens If we are good and efficient and we pick the jury by the 10th, we will start openings on the 21st, Rosenberg explained. If it was your child, when would you give up? Mother searches for 5-year-old son swept away in January floods 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 . 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 . J. Froste then recounted the events that led up to the other victim being murdered. D. Froste then told Elijah to pray, according to J. Froste. 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. 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 . Chandale Shannon and Jesus Campos were sentenced to life in prison for the murders of 16-year-old Enrique Rios and his friend, 17-year-old Elijah Moore, whose bodies have never been found. Rios was friends with both Shannon and Campos but not David Froste. 'Guilty': Pair convicted of Yolo County teens' murders - Davis Enterprise 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 . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. They drove around the Knights Landing and Sutter area, but were unsuccessful in discovering bodies. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. 2 Given Life Sentences in 2016 Killing of California Teens At one point, J. Froste even lied to investigators about the incident, in fear of what his brother would do to him if he did confess. Rios was said to be targeted due to his friendship with Moore. Moore's mom, Alicia Moore, told Fox40 Sacramento her son and Rios did nothing to . . After four weeks of trial, the jury returned the guilty verdicts. DDA Wilson played for J. Froste audio recordings of phone calls between him and his brother, D. Froste. After seeing Elijah, D. Froste went to talk to him. "I mean we grew up together. 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 . This process also included monumental efforts attempting to find the location of Moore and Rios bodies. When David and Campos returned, the four took turns hitting him in the head before David dropped a log onto it. Prosecutors said Moore was killed in revenge after stealing 3 ounces (85 grams) of marijuana from three of the defendants. Keep up with our latest news, opinion and weather. On Thursday, David Froste sat next to his attorney and listened as the prosecutors .