Rachel Mitchell Decides None of “Gilbert Goons” to Face Death Penalty in Beating Death Case of Preston Lord
Phoenix, Arizona – Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell announced on May 15 that none of the individuals involved in the beating death of 16-year-old Preston Lord, known as the Gilbert Goons, will face the death penalty. This decision comes after more than four months of investigation and the arrest of seven suspects in connection with the incident that occurred at a 2023 Halloween party in Queen Creek. While all seven suspects are facing first-degree murder …