The murder of a 16-year-old named Preston Lord in Queen Creek, Arizona, during Halloween weekend last year led to the arrest of seven teenage gang members known as the “Gilbert Goons.” The parents of one of the suspects, Talan Renner, who owned multiple Orangetheory Fitness studios, allegedly helped cover up their son’s involvement in the murder. Renner was accused of punching Lord at a party over a stolen necklace and was later taken to a lawyer who assured the family that he would not face any consequences due to the number of kids involved. The family then allegedly transported Renner to their cabin in Show Low to allow his hands time to heal before bringing him back home.
Despite rumors circulating that Renner was being investigated for the murder, he was allowed to play in a football game at his high school less than two weeks after the incident and was named player of the game. The school eventually took measures to remove Renner from the student body and terminated the football coach. One of the suspects texted his mother about a reward of $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in Lord’s death, indicating potential involvement of the suspects’ parents. Renner’s defense attorney did not respond to inquiries about the case.
The seven suspects, including Renner, have been charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping, with some facing additional charges of aggravated robbery. They have all pleaded not guilty and are being held on $1 million bond each. Despite the alleged involvement of the suspects’ parents in helping cover up the crime, none of them have been charged in Lord’s death. Lord’s parents expressed relief over the suspects’ arrests, viewing it as a step towards accountability and justice for their son. Police responded to reports of an assault in Queen Creek on the night of Lord’s murder, found him in the roadway, and rushed him to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.
The investigations into the murder of Preston Lord revealed the involvement of a teenage gang called the “Gilbert Goons” and led to the arrests of seven suspects, including Talan Renner. The parents of Renner allegedly played a role in covering up their son’s involvement in the murder by taking him to a lawyer and transporting him to their cabin to avoid immediate questioning by authorities. Despite facing serious charges, Renner and the other suspects have pleaded not guilty and are currently being held on bond. The parents of the suspects have not been charged in connection with Lord’s death.
The decision to allow Renner to play in a football game shortly after Lord’s murder raised concerns about the school’s handling of the situation, leading to measures being taken to remove him from the school and terminate the football coach. The text messages referencing a reward for information on the murder indicated a potential involvement of the suspects’ parents in trying to cover up their children’s crimes. Lord’s parents welcomed the arrests of the suspects as a step towards justice for their son and expressed their hope for accountability in the case. The initial response to reports of an assault in Queen Creek led to the discovery of Lord in critical condition, ultimately resulting in his tragic death.
While the investigations into the murder of Preston Lord have uncovered troubling details about the suspects’ alleged involvement in the crime, the parents of one suspect, Talan Renner, have been accused of assisting in covering up their son’s actions. The suspects, who are part of the “Gilbert Goons” gang, are facing serious charges including first-degree murder and kidnapping. Despite pleading not guilty, they remain in custody on high bond amounts. The school’s decision to allow Renner to participate in a football game shortly after the murder, as well as text messages referencing a reward for information on the crime, further raised questions about the involvement of the suspects’ parents in the case. Lord’s parents have expressed their relief over the suspects’ arrests and are hopeful for justice for their son.
