Preston Lord

16-year-old Preston Lord was attacked and beaten while leaving a Halloween party in 2023 and died days later. Seven teenagers are charged in his death.

Judge grants motions in Preston Lord murder case to sever trials

A judge has granted two motions that sever the Preston Lord case into multiple trials, following concerns regarding evidence. More

January 7, 2026

Seven suspects in Preston Lord murder case appear in court

All seven suspects accused in the Preston Lord murder case were back in court. The 16-year-old was beaten at a Halloween party and later died. More

August 9, 2024

Seven Suspects Accused of Murdering Teen Appear in Court

All seven suspects, referred to as the 'Gilbert Goons,' were back in court. The suspects are accused in the murder of Preston Lord. More

August 9, 2024

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Evidence Includes Troubling Texts Among ‘Gilbert Goons’ in Teen’s Murder

Among the evidence against the teenagers accused of killing Preston Lord is a message saying, "I accidentally killed a kid." More

April 1, 2024

Messages, costume part of evidence detailed in Preston Lord’s murder

A police report details evidence against suspects in the killing of 16-year-old Preston Lord, including incriminating messages and 911 calls. More