Former G League Player Chance Comanche to Avoid Death Penalty in Murder Case

Former G League player Chance Comanche, who was charged with the murder of a woman near Las Vegas, will not face the death penalty if found guilty at trial, his lawyer confirmed. Comanche, along with his former girlfriend, Sakari Harnden, pleaded not guilty to murder and kidnapping charges connected to the death of Marayna Rodgers. The case is set for trial, and prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty for Comanche.

The tragic events unfolded with Rodgers being choked to death on December 6 and her remains later found in a ditch in suburban Henderson. Comanche, a 6-foot-10 forward/center, was dropped by his G League team after the incident came to light. Despite his brief stint in the NBA with the Portland Trail Blazers, where he played one game, Comanche now faces a serious legal battle alongside his former girlfriend as they prepare to stand trial together. It's a harrowing turn of events for a promising basketball talent now embroiled in a high-profile legal case.