CHANDLER, Ariz. -- Chandler police detectives searched the home of Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dernell Stenson's former girlfriend.
Jennifer Gaddis cooperated with detectives Friday morning while they searched her Indianapolis house and removed items, according to Chandler police.
Police did not say what items were confiscated.
Police are calling Gaddis an investigative lead in Stenson's death.
According to police reports, Gaddis sent threatening text messages to Stenson's cell phone two weeks before he was kidnapped and killed.
"U better pray I never see you U again, I swear Dernell U R worth a murder charge 4 & that is all U R worth," one message said.
Stenson was kidnapped in a robbery of his sports utility vehicle and killed while trying to escape, police said.
Stenson, who had been playing in the Arizona Fall League, was found dead Nov. 5 after a night out with friends. Four men have been arrested in connection with Stenson's death.
Wow, I didn't know that there was any intent. If there was any doubt about a first degree charge, this piece of evidence solidifies it. If she is proven to be involved, that is.
"Jack, will you call me, if you're able?"
"I've got your phone number written, in the back of my Bible."
LBJackal wrote:According to police reports, Gaddis sent threatening text messages to Stenson's cell phone two weeks before he was kidnapped and killed.
"U better pray I never see you U again, I swear Dernell U R worth a murder charge 4 & that is all U R worth," one message said.
WOW, already a sad story, but this? If its true, she is getting what she asked for.
If she did it, then I'll personally warm up the electric chair.
Yes doctor, I am sick. Sick of those who are spineless. Sick of those who feel self-entitled. Sick of those who are hypocrites. Yes doctor, an army is forming. Yes doctor, there will be a war. Yes doctor, there will be blood.....
DK wrote:I'll personally...i know words are censored on FBC, but is graphic violence?
Yes, we take violent pictures out as well. Lol.
I do understand where you are coming from though.
Yes doctor, I am sick. Sick of those who are spineless. Sick of those who feel self-entitled. Sick of those who are hypocrites. Yes doctor, an army is forming. Yes doctor, there will be a war. Yes doctor, there will be blood.....
MESA, Arizona - One of two men charged in the kidnapping and murder of Cincinnati Reds prospect Dernell Stenson has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder charges.
Reginald Riddle, 21, agreed to the plea Thursday to avoid a possible death sentence. Riddle faces 25-years-to-life in prison when he is sentenced.
A co-defendant, David Griffith, 22, is set for trial in September and still faces capital murder charges.
Riddle and Griffith were charged with kidnapping Stenson as he left a Scottsdale nightclub on Nov. 5, 2003, and stealing his SUV. Court records allege they drove to nearby Chandler, where Stenson tried to flee the vehicle in a neighborhood. He was shot several times, became tangled in a seat belt and was dragged more than 1,000 feet.
The 25-year-old Stenson was living in Scottsdale and playing for the Arizona Fall League’s Scottsdale Scorpions at the time of his death.
FWIW-The Dernell Stenson Sportsmanship Award is given each year in the Arizona Fall League. "The award is given to the player who demonstrates the qualities Stenson brings to the ballpark every day -- having a quiet but hard-nosed attitude, doing the job without complaint and playing the game the way it was meant to be played"