Arizona Teen Accused of Fatal Beating Reportedly Hidden Away by Family

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In a shocking development surrounding the tragic death of 16-year-old Preston Lord at a Halloween party last year, new revelations have emerged of an alleged attempt by the family of one of the accused attackers to conceal him from authorities.
Seventeen-year-old Talan Renner, one of seven suspects facing charges in connection with Lord's death, was allegedly hidden away at his family's cabin in Show Low, Arizona, by his father, Travis Renner, in the days following the fatal incident.
According to reports, Talan Renner, along with the other six accused, faces first-degree murder and kidnapping charges. The suspects have all pleaded not guilty and are being held on $1 million bond.
The tragedy unfolded on October 28, 2023, during a Halloween party in Queen Creek, which attracted over 100 teenagers and prompted multiple 911 calls from concerned neighbors. It was during this event that Lord was fatally beaten, dying in the hospital two days later. Police have charged the suspects, alleging they were involved in a violent altercation that resulted in Lord's death.
A witness told police that when Lord was “on the ground, the group of kids began recording and ‘humping’ the individual” while he laid their dying “before they all ran away.”
His father's ex-girlfriend disclosed the alleged attempt to hide Talan Renner. She shared with authorities that Talan Renner was moved to the remote cabin to allow time for his hands to heal, reportedly after being involved in the altercation that led to Lord's death.
Ashley Reynolds, a former employee at Relentless Media Agency, where she worked under Talan's father, Travis Renner, has come forward alleging her involvement in a cover-up following the tragic incident involving Preston's critical injuries. Reynolds stated to the Arizona Republic that Renner and Adam Kifer, CEO of Relentless Media Agency, openly discussed plans to conceal evidence and shift blame onto another individual with a similar name.
According to Reynolds, Renner and Kifer allegedly orchestrated a plan to take Talan to a remote cabin until the injuries he sustained during the altercation healed. Detectives noted the Renner family's financial capability to assist in fleeing to Mexico, prompting Talan's removal from the Phoenix area following the attack on Preston.
To further conceal Talan's involvement, Reynolds claimed she was instructed to falsify electronic calendar entries to create the appearance that Talan was out of town on the day of the Halloween party. Additionally, she stated that Renner and Kifer devised a plan for Renner to distance himself from the company to mitigate potential legal ramifications.
Despite the severity of the accusations against Talan Renner, he reportedly participated in extracurricular activities. In a disturbing revelation, it was disclosed that Renner's football coach at American Leadership Academy, Gilbert North, allowed him to play in a game even after he became a person of interest in Lord's murder. Concerns were raised, prompting the termination of the coach.
The additional six suspects charged in connection with Lord’s death have been identified as Talyn Vigil, William Owen Hines, Dominic Turner, Taylor Sherman, Treston Billey, and Jacob Meisner. All seven suspects have maintained their innocence.
The case continues to unfold, with all seven suspects scheduled to appear in court on April 30. All are charged as adults.
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