Tuesday marks two years since the attack on Preston Lord. The teen was leaving a Queen Creek Halloween party when he was beaten and died two days later. The six remaining defendants have a January 2026 trial date, but that could still change.
The community surrounded the family in the weeks and months after the 16-year-old’s death and walked in honor of Preston each month. The East Valley community, and even beyond, continually pushed for answers in Preston’s case.
Seven suspects were arrested in March 2024, a little over five months after the attack on Preston. While one took a plea agreement this year, the six remaining defendants are still charged with felony murder and kidnapping.
As the community waits to see what happens in court, the Lord family has invited people to walk with them and mark two years together…