After the disappearance of a longtime friend led to the discovery of his body, two brothers were charged with one count of first-degree murder, first-degree rape, tampering with physical evidence, and unlawful disposal of remains.
16-year-old Ben Eastman from Randle, Washington was reported missing on June 27, according to The Olympian.
Police records show that Eastman had contact with longtime friend Benito S. Marquez prior to his disappearance.
Cell phone records show that the two were planning to meet up in the early hours of June 24, and that Eastman was headed for the meetup. Marquez later told police that Eastman never arrived before posting the below Facebook post about his missing friend.
Afterwards, citizens and family members started search parties to look for Eastman. They eventually came across disturbed soil with a cross made of sticks marking the spot. Marquez, and his older brother Jonathan R. Adamson, said that they had recently buried a dog there.
Police investigators later searched the area and found a human foot buried in a shallow grave. The Lewis County Coroner’s Office then confirmed on June 30th that the body buried in the grave, and wrapped in plastic and twine, was Eastman’s.
After the body was found, 21-year-old Adamson and 16-year-old Marquez fled, but were caught by Washington State Patrol in Ellensburg.
"The two had planned on assaulting Eastman and lured him to a wooded area under the guise of a camping trip," charging documents say.
Adamson then later admitted to kicking Eastman more than 100 times and that his brother sexually assaulted Eastman with a stick. That said, he didn’t share their motive for the attack.
"Eastman went to the ground and the pair continued to kick and hit Eastman. It was estimated by Adamson the assault lasted between 20 and 45 minutes,” the charging documents continued.
The brother allegedly hit Eastman in the head with a rock which caused the blunt force trauma to the head that eventually killed the boy.
The two are being held on $10 million bail pending their next hearing.
h/t: The Olympian, Oxygen
Filthy Spic Benito was enraged that Ben turned out to be straight. He murdered him out of jealousy Ben list his virginity to a girl and not HIM.
Spic passion. Spic rage.
I pray for the family and
I pray for the family and friends. I sit and cry as I write this. I agree with others that the two murderers should be imprisoned the rest of their lives. It should be in solitary confinement. That’s the kind of torture so many gay kids especially in rural areas suffer. Being alone. Hurting.
Fuck the death penalty. They
Fuck the death penalty. They need to serve a nice long sentence in a violent prison and experience jailhouse justice over and over and over again. Maybe then the inmates can impose the death penalty without putting Eastman's family through hell while they file appeal after appeal. There's one BIG question that is not addressed in this story. WHY? And what's up with sexual assault with a stick, broom handle, etc.? Is it just me or does this have something to do with repressed homosexual desire?
May Benjamin Eastman's family and friends be surrounded with love and compassion during this very difficult time.
Yes, let us lift up his fam
Yes, let us lift up his fam with pray and compassion online and in person. I saw th Dr. Phil show today Sept. 19, 2018 in Toledo and my heart was sadened and I also felt discuss at how they treated " a good friend", way 2 go. Friends like that, who needs enemies. May God hav mercy on ur souls that u dont have. Dad may God fill ur heart with closer and much peace and continue 2 give compassion & trust toward others again. UR AMAZING in my book.
Filthy Spic Benito was enraged that Ben turned out to be straight. He murdered him out of jealousy Ben list his virginity to a girl and not HIM.
Spic passion. Spic rage.
He was loved he loved life he
He was loved he loved life he lit up a room when he walked in we miss him and he will live on in our hearts!! #sharethelove rest easy baby
May this child and his
May this child and his parents find Peace!
May the boys who did this rott in hell!
Welcome to Trumps America.Â
Welcome to Trumps America.
This has absolutely nothing
This has absolutely nothing to do with Trump, you inconsiderate boob. And this kind of hate crime has been prevalent for centuries; not just for the past 1 year, 170 days, 6 hours and 56 seconds.
AMEN!! PEOPLE R PEOPLE,
AMEN!! PEOPLE R PEOPLE, REGARDLESS WHAT R PREFERENCES. LOVE ONE ANOTHER & SUPPORT UR FELLOW BROS AND SIS AS GOD HAS LOVED U US.
Get well soon. Seek
Get well soon. Seek professional help.
What a dipshit you are.Â
What a dipshit you are.
RevoltingÂ
Revolting
disgusting animals. hope they
disgusting animals. hope they are in prison until they rot.
The death penalty now
The death penalty now