David Froste informed the others he wanted to find Moore and exact revenge. Shannon gave three names to Froste, and Rios was one of them. Shortly after each Rios and Moore went missing, their parents contacted law enforcement. Prosecutors said Moore was killed in revenge after stealing 3 ounces (85 grams) of marijuana from three of the defendants. The families have been impacted terribly. David Froste shot and murdered Rios. Moore disappeared several weeks later after cashing a work check in downtown Woodland and, like Rios, was said to be slain in rural Knights Landing. The action you just performed triggered the security solution. 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. Elijah Moore's body also hasn't been found. 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Afterward, Rosenberg announced that he found good cause to delay the trial. The evidence presented clearly demonstrated that Shannon and Campos conspired with and aided David Froste in committing horrible crimes. Its estimated to last 10 days. I beg the court to keep them locked away for life. "The crimes were evil. Jonathan took a plea deal and will likely serve 15 years to life in prison. Jonathan Froste pleaded guilty to second-degree murder. Suspects in missing Northern California teens case appear in court Get Morning Report and other email newsletters, Elijah Moore, left, and Enrique Rios went missing in 2016. The sergeant witness noted that Shannon did change his story multiple times throughout the interview. Elijah Moore, left, and Enrique Rios went missing in 2016. Chandale Shannon, 21, of Winters, and Jesus Campos, 18, of Woodland, were booked into jail Friday, according to the Yolo County Sheriff's Office. Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. The next morning J. Froste was told that they had met up with the victim. Juvenile: Campos, Jesus. Chandale Shannon, Jesus Campos -- a juvenile -- and brothers David and Jonathan Froste were taken into custody. 2 given life sentences in 2016 killing of California teens - Yahoo! News 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. WOODLAND, Calif. Two men previously found guilty of killing two Woodland teens were sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole Friday. He also asked to call his mother, which he was never allowed to do. Killers of Woodland Teens Enrique Rios and Elijah Moore Sentenced to If it was your child, when would you give up? Mother searches for 5-year-old son swept away in January floods Because the two missing persons were friends, the cases were considered connected. Moore was forced into the trunk of the vehicle. 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. David, the alleged ringleader of the murders, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The defense is expected to take about a week for their case. If we are good and efficient and we pick the jury by the 10th, we will start openings on the 21st, Rosenberg explained. Meanwhile, Campos attorney J. Toney also has filed a motion to sever his clients case from Shannons. David Froste was convicted of murder in 2018 and is serving a life sentence without chance of parole. In June, David Froste was arrested on murder charges related to their deaths. A minor at the time of his alleged crimes, Campos case was moved from juvenile to adult court following a transfer hearing in June. 2 given life sentences in 2016 killing of California teens Jonathan Froste pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and testified against the other three defendants. I find that Mr. Campos and Mr. Shannon have forfeited their life to live in civilized society. Your IP: He told Elijah that now he would be buried next to Enrique. Three arrested in connection to disappearance of California teens He testified against his brother David Froste and against Shannon and Campos. When he wouldnt help them locate Moore, Rios was shot multiple times by David including once as he attempted to run away. 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. 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. . After seeing Elijah, D. Froste went to talk to him. Two other men were also involved in the disappearance and murders of Rios and Moore that took place between . Upload your weather photos on the ABC10 app. His conviction was recently affirmed by the California Third District Court of Appeals. D. Froste ordered Elijah onto the ground and zip tied his hands and ankles, immobilizing him. Neither teens body has ever been found. It is exculpatory in nature as to Mr. Shannon, probably as well as to (Campos).. "It felt like the judge was taking forever to say to the clerk, go ahead and read the verdicts. Shannon, Campos, David Froste and his brother, Jonathan Froste, were arrested in 2018. A jury and four alternates are expected to be selected by the end of the week, said Judge David Rosenberg. David and Campos left to get shovels, gasoline and bleach, while Jonathan and Shannon antagonized Moore. Get the ABC10 mobile app for breaking news alerts, live shows and to send us news tips. 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. They forced him into their car and went to pick up Shannon. Mat Jameson and Sgt. The judge presiding over the sentencing, Dave Rosenberg, said it was one of the two worst cases hes ever heard in his career. WOODLAND, Calif. (KTXL) A Yolo County jury handed down guilty verdicts to Chandale Shannon, 25, of Winters and Jesus Campos, 22, of Woodland for the disappearance and murder of Enrique Rios . 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. 2 given life sentences in 2016 killing of California teens | KRCR 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-degreemurder and kidnapping. After returning to Woodland, Froste pulled over to a body of water and told Rios to get undressed and get in the water. The four defendants traveled again to Knights Landing. They also buried and bleached the body of the victim. WOODLAND, CA - The ongoing trial of Jesus Campos and Chandale Shannon for the murder of two teens reconvened Tuesday in Yolo County Superior Court. Jesus Campos of Woodland. "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. Another man, David Froste, reportedly ordered the killings after Moore robbed him of $300 worth of marijuana on the night of Oct. 17, 2016, while in Campos and Shannons presence. Froste, Jonathan. Davis, CA 95617 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. Campos will also face charges for kidnapping . The four defendants marched Moore to a more secluded area. 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Two get life sentences in teens' '16 killing | News | avpress.com (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. Jonathan Froste, Shannon, and Campos each took turns striking Moore in the head. Their bodies were buried in the rural community and though searches have continued, neither have been recovered. On Thursday, David Froste sat next to his attorney and listened as the prosecutors . Two Men Get Life In Prison For 2016 Murders Of Missing California Teens Commentary: Growing Up Is Imperative, but Wont Solve Our Housing Problem, Enter the maximum amount you want to pay each month. J. Froste then recounted the events that led up to the other victim being murdered. Jonathan Froste elected to cooperate with the Yolo County District Attorneys Office. Judge Rosenberg then pronounced sentence. Moores ankles were also bound at this point and David Froste and Campos left the group to obtain shovels, a pickaxe, gasoline, and bleach. 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. David, considered the ringleader of the squad, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in late 2018. 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 . 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 unrecoveredreconvenedWednesday 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 Moore on Nov. 4, 2016. All four murderers, David Froste, Jonathan Froste, Chandale Shannon, and Jesus Campos were arrested in June of 2018 after an extensive investigation. They took my sons life forever. 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. I was 16 when I had him. 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. 2 given life sentences in 2016 killing of California teens - KESQ Murder suspect rejects plea offer; case heading toward second trial Click to reveal 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. Murder suspect: 'I'm just a witness that didn't call the police' Shannon is charged with two counts of murder with special . 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. He attempted to locate Moore and Rios bodies. J. Froste recalled that he felt afraid of his brother at that moment and did what he wanted out of that fear. Bleach was also poured on Moores body. My son was my world. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. Chandale Shannon and Jesus Campos sentenced to life in prison - KXTV 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. In June 2018, Detective Jameson and Sergeant Garcia authored Ramey warrants for Shannon and Campos. 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 . That should be sufficient time for counsel to sort out the implications if not the authenticity of the letter, Rosenberg said. He continues to be. While in the car at the plaza, Campos saw Elijah entering a barbershop and pointed him out saying thats him.. 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. According to the witness, Ramey warrants are authored with the intent of seeking additional information from suspects, such as interviews. Jonathan took a plea deal and will likely serve 15 years to life in prison. Later, Moores mother hung a missing persons poster for Moore at the barber shop and that was the last the witness had heard regarding the victim. They are 18-year-old Jesus Campos, 21-year-old Jonathan Froste and 21-year-old Chandale Shannon. Phone: (916) 970-3131 I find that they are dangerous to the public. The joint effort led to the arrests of Campos and Shannon, as well as brothers David and Jonathan Froste, in June 2018. 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. 2 Given Life Sentences in 2016 Killing of California Teens The guilty verdict puts an end to a six-year investigation, litigation and fight for justice by two Woodland families. 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 the murder in 2018 and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. . The Vanguard provides the Davis Community with incisive in-depth coverage of local government on a wide variety of issues. The People's Vanguard of Davis Shannon volunteered to show Sergeant Garcia the location of the victims bodies during the interview. WOODLAND The final two defendants in a Yolo County double-murder case got their day of reckoning Wednesday as a jury declared them guilty for their roles in the presumed deaths of two missing teenagers. Jailhouse letter causes delay of trial for Winters man The three forced Moore into their car and then picked up Shannon, who had the gun that was used to kill Rios. 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. 210.65.88.143 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. Moore was forced out of the vehicle at gun point. Watch More from ABC10:'Sweet Dozen' in Sacramento founded by Louise refugee 30 years later. Wife of popular Wild 94.9 radio host JV says new information suggests he will not be coming back (HEATHER KEMP - DAILY DEMOCRAT), Alicia Moore, Elijah Moore's mother, spoke directly to David Froste, who never looked at her, during his sentencing hearing. DDA Wilson then asked J. Froste about his fathers funeral, which took place in 2018, a year after D. Froste was taken into custody. PO Box 4715 J. Froste was then asked about what led him to contacting the district attorney and testifying against his brother and friends. Man handed 15 years to life for kidnapping and murder of 2 Northern Kidnapping, Murder trial against final defendants in missing Northern David, Shannon and Campos turned off their phones soon after and the following day, David and Shannon told Jonathan that Rios had been taken to a secluded area near Knights Landing. According to the witness, D. Froste expressed regret. Chandale Shannon and Jesus Campos heard the phone call, which was recorded on Jonathan Frostes cell phone, and later obtained by investigators. 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. 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. His brother Jonathan Froste, who took part in Moores slaying, cut a plea deal in which he admitted to a lesser count of second-degree murder in exchange for his testimony implicating the others. (Daily Democrat Archives), David Froste and his attorney Martha Sequeira after hearing the jury's guilty verdict. By Catherine Potente. According to Jonathans testimony, David told Jonathan the following day on how he told Enrique to get out of the car but he refused. 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. He is awaiting sentencing and is expected to serve 15 years to life in state prison. 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. This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. D. Froste, J. Froste, Shannon, and Campos led him to a river where he was hit in the head with a tree branch. 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. His brother, David, was convicted of the murder in 2018 and sentenced to life in prisonwithout the possibility of parole. That matter also will be heard on Sept. 28. Rios refused to call or provide a location for his friend Moore. 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. I was so happy," said Lola Rios Gutierrez, mother of Enrique Rios. Sergeant Lech Garcia, a patrol supervisor for the Yolo County Sheriffs Department, was the second witness called to the stand. (HEATHER KEMP - DAILY DEMOCRAT), A photo of Enrique Rios that was shown as part of a slideshow looking back at his life. 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 . 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. With both Mr. Hasapes and Mr. Linden leaving the office, Deputy District Attorney David Wilson was assigned to prosecute and try Shannon and Campos. Join the ABC10 Weather Force! The men are individually facing . Elijah Moore, left, and Enrique Rios went missing in 2016. Regarding how the witness met the victims, J. Froste explained how he met Elijah and Enrique at a party in Woodland. 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. 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. Davis, CA 95617 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 . During that time, Jonathan and Shannon took turns holding the gun denying Moore's pleas to be let go or to call his mother. 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 . 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. A pretrial conference was held on Tuesday and Wednesday in Yolo Superior Court to discuss the logistics of the upcoming 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. Proceedings in Campos case were moved from the juvenile to the adult system following a transfer hearing in June. Rios refused to provide a location or a call to his friend Moore. All four of them had hit the victim. The group each took a turn using the branch to hit Elijah on the back of the head, eventually beating him to death. 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. Later that night, D. Froste had returned to custody. Enrique Rios And Elijah Moore: Four Charged For Killing Teens Missing Mother of slain Woodland teen walks out during suspect's trial - KCRA Catherine is a fourth year undergraduate student at UC Davis, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Communications. A witness told investigators they saw Rios being picked up by a car matching the description of the car owned by Shannon. Raven and Deputy District Attorney Kyle Hasapes took turns questioning Woodland Police Detective Mat Jameson, the sole person called upon to testify. Due to concerns about his mental health, legal proceedings involving Shannon were suspended for nearly a year before being reinstated in August. PO Box 4715 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. She is passionate about advocating for women's rights and plans on attending law school where she can continue to advocate. 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. The sergeant witness reported receiving two tips in December of 2016 regarding Rioss whereabouts from payphones at the Woodland Public Library and at a Chevron gas station on E Street in Woodland. Defendant's charged with murder, accessory to a felony, kidnapping, and enhancements for use of a deadly weapon, committing multiple murders, and committing a murder during the commission of a kidnapping after the disappearance of two Yolo County . The crimes were evil. 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. Moore was forced to the ground where the defendants zip-tied his hands and marched him to a more secluded area. David Froste was convicted and sentenced to Life without the Possibility of Parole. 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. His body was then placed in a hole, burned and buried. 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. 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. WOODLAND, Calif. After a six-year investigation and litigation, a guilty verdict was reached in the murder case of Woodland teens Enrique Rios and Elijah Moore, the Yolo County District Attorney's Office said Thursday. Spangler then began to detail the letters contents getting only as far as assuming that it is indeed from Jonathan Froste, it apologizes for when prosecutor Kyle Hasapes requested that specifics about the letter be discussed privately among Rosenberg and the attorneys.